Engineering Manager: GMP Facilities & Automation Leader

Ajulia Executive Search; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajulia Executive Search is seeking an Engineering Manager in New Jersey to oversee manufacturing equipment, utilities, facilities, and engineering operations ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant production.

The role leads capital projects, preventive maintenance, and documentation under cGMP, FDA, OSHA, EPA, and state regulations, while guiding engineers and technicians and coordinating contractors for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Environmental) or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of engineering or facilities management experience in regulated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA, OSHA, EPA regulations, and engineering validation principles.
• Experience managing teams, contractors, and capital projects.
• Familiarity with automation systems, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Equipment & Facilities — Oversee maintenance and reliability of manufacturing equipment, utilities, HVAC, and cleanroom infrastructure.
• Capital Projects — Lead expansions, installations, upgrades, and construction activities; manage CapEx budgets.
• Automation & Improvement — Implement robotics, cobots, and automation solutions; drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Validation & Documentation — Manage SOPs, preventive maintenance systems, work orders, and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Safety & Compliance — Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and FDA cGMP standards; manage audits and incident investigations.
• Leadership — Supervise engineers, technicians, and facilities staff; provide training and succession planning.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management — Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and service providers; present reports on budgets and projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Team management

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Ajulia Executive Search is seeking an Engineering Manager in New Jersey to oversee manufacturing equipment, utilities, facilities, and engineering operations ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant production.

The role leads capital projects, preventive maintenance, and documentation under cGMP, FDA, OSHA, EPA, and state regulations, while guiding engineers and technicians and coordinating contractors for continuous improvement.