Director, Engineering and Maintenance

Alliance Medical Products, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Alliance Medical Products, Inc. is seeking a Director of Engineering & Maintenance to lead critical site functions and drive strategic initiatives within our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This leadership role requires technical expertise and strategic vision to improve operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of engineering experience, particularly in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and will manage substantial departmental budgets. The role includes overseeing engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams, ensuring compliance and innovation in processes.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 7+ years leading engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams.
• 5+ years of GMP experience, including aseptic processes and clean utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical site functions and strategic initiatives.
• Manage departmental budgets exceeding $3M.
• Drive continuous improvement in aseptic operations.

Skills

Leadership

Pharmaceutical engineering expertise

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Proficiency with SolidWorks

Proficiency with Microsoft Project

Proficiency with Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Project

Job description

Your Role

We are seeking a Director of Engineering & Maintenance to lead critical site functions, drive strategic initiatives, and elevate operational excellence across our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This is a leadership role where technical expertise meets strategic vision. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team (SLT), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our site through engineering innovation, capital project execution, and people development. Deeper fill & finish, sterile medicinal products and facility/maintenance-focused engineering leadership experience is a must!

Your Profile

• Define and execute the mid and long term engineering strategy aligned with site and corporate goals
• Lead major CAPEX projects from concept through execution—ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification
• Establish and drive robust governance processes to track and improve operational performance
• Oversee Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, Automation, and Calibration teams
• Ensure equipment reliability, asset lifecycle optimization, and KPI performance
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, M&ST, Quality Assurance, and Project Management
• Support facility expansions, equipment acquisitions, and site modifications, including qualification activities
• Drive continuous improvement in aseptic operations, clean utilities, and GMP compliance
• Lead technical evaluations, equipment selection, and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies
• Actively contribute to Deviation, CAPA, and Change Control (DCR) processes
• Manage departmental budgets, including CAPEX and maintenance budgets exceeding $3M
• Develop and mentor a high-performing engineering organization

What You Bring

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, develop, and lead technical teams
• Deep expertise across Pharmaceutical engineering & fill/finish manufacturing of sterile medicinal products, Maintenance & reliability systems, Automation & process equipment, GMP compliance and aseptic operations
• Proven ability to manage complex capital projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Strong analytical mindset with sound decision-making capabilities
• Proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Project, Excel, and related systems

Required Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
• 15+ years of engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• 7+ years leading engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams
• 5+ years of GMP experience, including aseptic processes and clean utilities
• Demonstrated ownership of CAPEX and maintenance budgets > $3M

Your Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (including dependents)
• Life insurance, short and long term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Target Base Salary

$180,000 – $280,000

About the Company

Founded in 1873 in Zofingen, Switzerland, Siegfried has grown into a global network of 13 sites across three continents. With a team of more than 3,800 highly skilled professionals, we take the innovations of our pharmaceutical customers to industrial scale and manufacture safe drugs for patients worldwide. As a fully integrated CDMO, Siegfried is one of the few organizations today that can carry out the development and manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms under one roof. This unique combination of know-how and experience makes us the most trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry.