Lead Facilities Engineer

Unither Pharma; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pharmaceuticals is seeking a Lead Facilities Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing engineering solutions, overseeing project management, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a regulated environment. With a focus on innovation and growth, the company values autonomy and initiative, empowering its employees to make impactful contributions. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or equipment/packaging technology.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Guide and manage the engineering team, ensuring training and authorizations.
• Monitor budgets and project progress, proposing adjustments as needed.
• Engage with suppliers and manage technical specifications for projects.

Skills

Engineering Solutions Development

Troubleshooting

Project Management

cGMP Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Lead Facilities Engineer

Who we are?

We are a French pharmaceutical industrial group, recognized for making affordable healthcare products that improve and simplify patients’ lives to as many people as possible.

With 30 years of technological expertise, we position ourselves as a world leader in sterile single dose with 10 sites on 4 continents and more than 2000 employees.

Since 2013, our site Unither Manufacturing LLC, based in Rochester (NY), specializes in the manufacture of Blow-Fill-Seal, Liquid Stick-Packs, Pharmaceutical bottles, Tablets, and Capsules. It has more than 280 employees.

Your role

Reporting to the Director - Site Strategic Programs,

1. Team Management: Guide and manage the team, ensure training and authorizations are up-to-date, manage schedules, conduct evaluations, define priorities, and develop team skills and autonomy.
2. Budget and Reporting: Monitor and report on budgets, project progress, investment commitments, and overheads. Propose adjustments as needed.
3. Technical and Project Management: Engage with suppliers, organize specifications, manage tenders, ensure solutions meet specifications, execute projects within deadlines and budget, coordinate with external companies, and manage commissioning activities.
4. Commissioning and Training: Oversee installation and commissioning, ensure safety compliance, resolve technical issues, communicate with production, assist in commissioning, and participate in operator training.
5. Technical Needs and Documentation: Study technical requirements for new investments, participate in project groups, collect and analyze needs, define solutions, ensure compliance, and update documentation.
6. Specific Skills: Ability to develop engineering solutions, troubleshoot, knowledge of equipment operation and validation, project management skills, and familiarity with cGMP requirements.

Your profile

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred. Relevant experience with at least 5 years in manufacturing or equipment/packaging technology, preferably in regulated (FDA) environments. Supervisory experience is a plus.

Compensation range

$95,000.00 - $110,000.00 USD

*The compensation range is indicative; actual salary will depend on experience, education, and other factors.

Learn more about us:

We are a dynamic company driven by a spirit of victory, pursuing growth while maintaining close relationships with our customers and employees.

Our culture is based on five values: Respect, Responsibility, Trust, Courage, and Innovation. We empower our employees with autonomy and encourage initiative, providing a supportive environment for development.

Join us and make a difference!