Director, Engineering (Reliability)

Amneal Pharmaceuticals; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 205,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals in New Jersey seeks a Director of Reliability Engineering to provide strategic and technical leadership for facilities maintenance, utilities, automation, and equipment reliability across multiple pharmaceutical site(s) in the NJ region. This role ensures compliant, efficient operation in a 24/7 environment.

The candidate will lead cross-functional maintenance teams for facility systems, process equipment, controls, and sanitation, applying predictive maintenance, RCA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing required.
• Master's degree preferred (Engineering/Manufacturing or MBA acceptable if undergrad is engineering/manufacturing).
• 15+ years in engineering/pharma-related fields; senior-level leadership experience.
• Exposure to FDA-regulated environment and cGMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide tactical leadership and technical oversight for site facilities maintenance, utilities, automation systems, and equipment reliability across multiple sites in NJ.
• Lead cross-functional Maintenance Teams for facility, process equipment, controls, utilities, and sanitization systems.
• Develop and manage maintenance budgets, control spending, and approve engineering changes and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability methodologies; lead energy optimization and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, EPA, OSHA, and environmental regulations; support audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Reliability engineering

Predictive Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

Asset Life Cycle Management

Spare Parts Optimization

Maintenance Excellence

Operation Reliability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Master's Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

MBA (Preferred)

Tools

SCADA

PLCs

BMS

Job description

Description

The Director, Reliability Engineering, is responsible for providing tactical leadership and technical oversight for all site facilities maintenance aspects, utilities, automation systems, and equipment reliability across multiple pharmaceutical manufacturing site(s) in New Jersey Region. This role ensures robust, compliant, and efficient operation of facilities and automated systems that support production, packaging, laboratories, and site infrastructure within a 24/7 operation. The Director will lead multidisciplinary Maintenance Teams for facility systems, Process Equipment systems, Controls Systems, Utilities Systems, and Sanitization Systems while ensuring adherence to cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and environmental regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience with deep knowledge of complex automated machinery, reliability engineering, Predictive Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Asset Life Cycle Management, Spare Parts Optimization, Maintenance Excellence and operation Reliability. The candidate must have exposure to FDA regulated environment.

Job Description

The Director, Reliability Engineering, is responsible for providing tactical leadership and technical oversight for all site facilities maintenance aspects, utilities, automation systems, and equipment reliability across multiple pharmaceutical manufacturing site(s) in New Jersey Region. This role ensures robust, compliant, and efficient operation of facilities and automated systems that support production, packaging, laboratories, and site infrastructure within a 24/7 operation. The Director will lead multidisciplinary Maintenance Teams for facility systems, Process Equipment systems, Controls Systems, Utilities Systems, and Sanitization Systems while ensuring adherence to cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and environmental regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience with deep knowledge of complex automated machinery, reliability engineering, Predictive Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Asset Life Cycle Management, Spare Parts Optimization, Maintenance Excellence and operation Reliability. The candidate must have exposure to FDA regulated environment.

Essential Functions

• Facility Systems Leadership & Oversight - Lead a high‑performing facilities team, providing coaching, development, and tactical direction. Define engineering standards, best technical practices, and system documentation to ensure consistent and compliant operation. Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, EHS, Supply Chain, and other cross‑functional teams to support production goals.
• Engineering Opex Management - Develop and manage the multi‑site maintenance budget and control spending. Oversee all maintenance projects, ensuring delivery on schedule, within maintenance budget, and in compliance with internal and regulatory expectations. Provide technical review and approval for engineering changes, URS, drawings, commissioning, and qualification documentation. Manage vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure safe and compliant execution of maintenance tasks.
• Facilities & Utilities Management - Oversee the design, operation, and maintenance of all site facilities, utilities, HVAC systems, cleanrooms, water systems, compressed gases, electrical distribution, and building infrastructure. Ensure all critical systems comply with cGMP, OSHA, FDA, and environmental regulatory requirements. Establish and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and overall facility reliability. Direct response to facility emergencies, system failures, and unplanned downtime to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence - Apply Lean, Six Sigma and reliability engineering methodologies to optimize assets and reduce downtime. Identify and execute energy optimization, sustainability measures, and automation‑enhanced efficiency strategies. Support digital transformation initiatives including paperless systems, automated reporting, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Automation, Controls & Digital System Maintenance - Manage site automation systems, including PLCs, SCADA and BMS. Ensure automated systems remain compliant, validated, secure, and aligned with data integrity and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements. Oversee related maintenance support for manufacturing and utility equipment, including system troubleshooting, upgrades, and integration of new technologies. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify improvement opportunities that improve efficiency, reliability, and operational performance.
• Compliance, Quality, and Safety - Ensure all the maintenance activities meet FDA, EU, DEA, EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory standards. Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) during regulatory inspections and internal/external audits. Maintain robust documentation systems, including engineering drawings, automation code repositories, and change control records. Reinforce a strong safety culture by implementing engineering controls, safe work methods, and contractor management procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor departmental KPIs for maintenance, automation reliability, facility uptime, and project performance.
• Ensure lifecycle management of equipment, automation platforms, instrumentation, and system hardware.
• Provide support for optimization projects.
• Oversee contractor and vendor safety management, ensuring compliance with work permits, LOTO procedures, and site safety protocols.
• Represent the support function on cross‑functional site leadership teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business and operational goals.
• Local travel to Amneal facilities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing - Required
• Master Degree (MS/MA) Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing - Preferred
• Master Degree (MBA) MBA accepted if undergraduate Degree is in Engineering/Manufacturing discipline - Preferred

Experience

• 15 years or more in Engineering, Pharmaceutics, Industrial Pharmacy, or related field plus 15 years of experience in Industrial Pharmacy or Engineering in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
• 12 years or more in Engineering, Pharmaceutics, Industrial Pharmacy, or related field plus 12 years of experience in Industrial Pharmacy or Engineering in lieu of the master’s degree.

The salary range for this position ranges from $205,000 - $236,000 per year. In addition, Amneal offers a short‑term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance‑based award as well as a long‑term incentive award, such as restricted stock units, with this position within the first 12 months. Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of what Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant skills.

At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above‑market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well‑being with programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities.

About Us

Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.