Head of Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities

Guerbet; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Guerbet, a global leader in medical imaging, seeks a Head of Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities to lead a multidisciplinary team and ensure reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance of plant infrastructure and equipment.

You will drive capital projects, asset management, and sustainability initiatives while partnering with internal and external stakeholders to optimize operations and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in engineering, maintenance, and/or facilities management within an FDA-regulated environment.
• Expertise in capital project management and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of engineers, maintenance, and facilities.
• Provide strategic leadership for site engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations.
• Oversee capital project planning and execution, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (DEA, EPA, FDA, OSHA).
• Lead plant maintenance and reliability initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team development

Education

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

CMMS (Maximo)

Job description

Head of Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities

At Guerbet, we build lasting relationships so that to enable people to live better. This is Our Purpose.

We are a global leader in medical imaging, offering an extensive portfolio of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital and AI solutions, for diagnostic and interventional imaging. As a pioneer in the field of contrast products since the last 95 years ,we continuously innovate. We dedicate 10% of our revenue to Research & Development such as to improve the diagnosis, prognosis and quality of life of patients.

Achieve, Cooperate, Care and Innovate are the values that we share and practice on a daily basis.

Working at Guerbet is not only being part of a multicultural team of 2,600 people across more than 20 countries, but, it is above all about playing a unique role in the future of medical imaging.

For more information on Guerbet, go to www.guerbet.com and follow Guerbet on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Head of Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities will be operating in full compliance with applicable hygiene, safety, quality, and regulatory standards, and in alignment with the organization’s framework, company’s procedures, and the defined scope of responsibility the role is accountable for.

The Head of Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for the strategic oversight and operational excellence of all engineering, maintenance, and facility functions. This role ensures the reliability, safety, and compliance of plant infrastructure and equipment while driving continuous improvement, capital project execution, and sustainability initiatives.

YOUR ROLE

• Manage and develop a team of engineers, maintenance, and facilities, fostering teamwork and skill development
• Provide strategic leadership for engineering, maintenance, and facilities, operations across the site by planning and managing asset management and reliability-centered maintenance programs to improve efficiency and longevity of facilities and equipment
• Oversee capital project planning and execution, including budgeting, resource allocation, timeline management, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements (DEA, EPA, FDA, OSHA, etc.)
• Lead plant maintenance and reliability initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including contract negotiation and performance oversight
• Serve as the primary liaison for emergency response systems
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all teams
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and long-term infrastructure plans
• Serve as the administrator of the ADT system and liaison for fire marshal and insurance carrier
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and analyze performance data to recommend improvements
• Ensure quality and cost-effectiveness of services
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Department Specific/Non-Essential Functions

• Participating in cross-functional committees and continuous improvement initiatives outside of core engineering and maintenance responsibilities
• Managing department communications, presentations, and non-operational stakeholder updates
• Supporting sustainability, community outreach, or workplace culture initiatives beyond required regulatory and operational needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

YOUR BACKGROUND

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in engineering, maintenance, and/or facilities management within an FDA regulated environment
• Expertise in capital project management and regulatory compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and CMMS systems (e.g., Maximo)
• Experience driving Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives, including waste reduction, process optimization, and productivity improvement

Physical Requirements:

• Blended role with approximately 40% office and 60% field presence
• Ability to wear required PPE (gowning for classified areas)
• Ability to walk extensively throughout manufacturing, warehouse, and facility areas
• Ability to stand for extended periods while conducting inspections, audits, and operational reviews
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated platforms when evaluating equipment and facilities
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and maneuver in confined spaces as necessary.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to visually inspect equipment, machinery, facilities, and safety conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication systems
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and use computer systems for extended periods

Cognitive Requirements:

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Visionary leadership with a hands-on approach
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and utilities
• Commitment to operational excellence, safety, and sustainability

Reason to join US

Much more than a Competitive salary,

We offer continued personal development. When you join Guerbet, you :

• Are choosing a global leader with recognized expertise in diagnostic and interventional imaging,
• Are joining our 2820 collaborators who are committed every day to offering innovative solutions to improve quality of patient’s life all over the world,
• Are joining a company where we value diversity of talents coming from various horizon.

We # Innovate # Cooperate # Care #Achieve at Guerbet.

Guerbet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an organization, we believe that no individual should be discriminated against because of their differences, which includes the following: age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Guerbet is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.