Engineering & Maintenance Manager - Biotech Ops

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering and maintenance operations in a dynamic, regulated environment. You will oversee large capital projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and continuous improvement while coordinating across cross-functional teams and external partners.

The role requires a decade of engineering leadership experience, strong communication with executives and suppliers, and a strategic mindset to align with corporate goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in engineering operations within a medium-sized biotech or chemical company.
• Proven leadership to manage engineering teams and cross-functional partners.
• Strong communication with executives, managers, customers and suppliers.
• Excellent analytical and multitasking abilities; integrity and strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering and maintenance units and large capital projects.
• Lead 1–2 units, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Drive process improvement and cost effectiveness across projects.
• Manage budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering and maintenance operations in a dynamic, regulated environment. You will oversee large capital projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and continuous improvement while coordinating across cross-functional teams and external partners.

The role requires a decade of engineering leadership experience, strong communication with executives and suppliers, and a strategic mindset to align with corporate goals.