Facilities Engineering Manager

Stanley Cowton International; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus opportunities

Equity options

Full benefits package

Long-term career growth

Job summary

A leading life sciences organization located in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced facilities leader to act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for critical systems across multiple sites. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in HVAC systems within regulated environments, have over 10 years of relevant experience, and be able to optimize system performance while ensuring compliance with GMP standards. The role offers competitive compensation, including salary, bonus, and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in pharma, biotech, or regulated environments.
• Experience as a facilities engineer/SME, not just managerial.
• Proven ability to optimize critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the SME for HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Own and optimize building management systems.
• Drive facility upgrades and capital projects.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Regulated manufacturing experience

Problem-solving skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

JCI Metasys

Job description

Massachusetts | Site-Based | High-Impact Role

We’re supporting a market-leading, innovation-driven life sciences organisation entering a major growth phase, with a strong pipeline across commercial and clinical products.

This is a critical, high-visibility hire. You’ll step in as the go-to Subject Matter Expert (SME) for facilities and infrastructure across multiple sites, playing a key role in enabling production, R&D, and future expansion.

If you’re a hands-on facilities leader who thrives on solving complex problems and owning critical systems, this is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a technically challenging environment.

💡 Why This Role Stands Out

• Join a business with significant investment and growth ahead
• Take ownership as the leading facilities SME, not just another manager
• Work across commercial manufacturing + advanced R&D environments
• Real influence on capex decisions, system upgrades, and site performance
• Opportunity to shape the function and grow into people leadership over time

🔧 The Role

You will be responsible for the reliability, performance, and compliance of critical facility systems, ensuring seamless support for GMP manufacturing and laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the SME for HVAC and mechanical systems across manufacturing and lab environments
• Own and optimise building management systems (BMS), ideally JCI Metasys
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system optimisation
• Manage and direct 3rd party vendors and service providers
• Support GMP compliance, audits, and regulatory inspections
• Drive facility upgrades, commissioning, and capital projects
• Partner with internal teams to ensure minimal disruption to live operations
• Make key decisions on repair vs replacement of critical equipment

🧠 What We’re Looking For

Technical Expertise:

• Mechanical Engineering degree (preferred) or equivalent
• Deep, hands-on experience with HVAC systems in GMP environments
• Strong knowledge of BMS systems (JCI Metasys highly desirable)
• Proven experience supporting regulated manufacturing (FDA/EMA)
• Track record managing vendors, maintenance programmes, and site upgrades

Experience:

• ~10+ years in pharma, biotech, or other regulated environments
• Background as a facilities engineer / SME, not purely managerial
• Experience in commercial-scale operations (not early-stage startups)
• A true subject matter expert who takes ownership
• Comfortable working independently in a high-impact role
• A strong problem solver who can diagnose and fix complex issues quickly
• Able to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams
• Someone who builds strong relationships with stakeholders and vendors

📈 What Success Looks Like

• You become the trusted technical authority across sites
• Critical systems are optimised, reliable, and audit-ready
• Strong relationships established with vendors and internal teams
• Key upgrades and improvements delivered with minimal disruption
• Competitive base salary + bonus + equity
• Full benefits package
• Long-term career growth within a high-growth organisation