Lead, Engineer Line - CMO

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSAs/HSAs

On-site parking

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC in Spokane, WA, is seeking a CMO Engineering Line Lead to guide the engineering team on the CMO line, ensuring compliant execution of projects and budgets, and driving improvements across manufacturing processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 5+ years in pharma, and hands-on facility engineering in FDA-regulated settings. On-site, Monday–Friday, with competitive wages and day-one benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 5+ years of related experience in pharma or FDA-regulated industries.
• Experience with capital projects and GMP/compliance.
• Facility engineering experience is highly desirable.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and leadership to the engineering team within the CMO BU.
• Drive technical improvements and respond to equipment and facility observations.
• Manage capital project schedules and budgets.
• Oversee engineering projects including internal capital, compliance, and contract manufacturing.
• Coordinate staffing for current and upcoming projects.
• Ensure compliance of area, equipment, and infrastructures with regulatory agencies.
• Communicate project status and issues to upper management.

Skills

Independent work

Conflict management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Pharma industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - And Build What's Next

As Spokane's Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers - This Is Your Place

If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you'll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter - and your impact is felt globally.

Why builders choose us:

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well-being shouldn't have a waiting period.
• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.
• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.

If you want to build something meaningful with a team that values your drive, skills, and ideas - you belong here.

Job Description:

The CMO Engineering Line Lead position provides leadership, manufacturing support and coordination of the engineering department for the CMO line specific projects. This position ensures that contract projects, equipment functionality, compliance support, and capital expenditures are executed per Jubilant HollisterStier management initiatives, compliance guidelines, the JHS project management system, and the capital budget schedule. It is the responsibility of this position to ensure line specific compliance of the CMO equipment and team with state, local, and federal regulations. This position ensures operations and projects are carried out under adherence to GEPs and cGMPs.

• Provide technical oversight and leadership to the engineering team roles responsible for their area of responsibility within the CMO Business Unit.
• Drive technical improvements and internal/external responses to equipment and facility observations.
• Management of the assigned capital project schedules and budgets.
• Assign and oversee engineering projects including internal capital, compliance, and contract manufacturing.
• Coordinate and supervise engineering resources to ensure adequate and appropriate staffing for current and upcoming projects.
• Ensure designated area, equipment, and engineering infrastructures are compliant to local, state federal, and international regulatory agencies.
• Execute high level projects from conception, consistent with upper management objectives for business growth.
• Manage and execute facility and equipment updates to meet company growth and economic objectives.
• Support client audits and technical visits.
• Effectively communicate project status, constraints and current or potential issues to upper management.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in: Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or similar engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Pharmaceutical experience.
• FDA regulated Industry experience.
• Facility engineering experience.
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, AutoCAD & SAP).
• Ability to work independently without routine instructions.
• Managing conflict and influencing outcomes.
• This position may manage exempt and non-exempt employees.

Preferred:

• Supervisory experience.

Working Environment:

• Exposure to Allergens
• Working in Controlled Areas

Location: Spokane, WA - On Site, Full-Time

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One - Because Your Well Being Matters

Hiring Wage: $103,050 - $164,900 annually, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don't believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.

Starting on your first day, you receive:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Unlock Your Potential

Our Promise: Caring, Sharing, Growing

We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society.