Principal Facilities Engineer

Metric Bio; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Principal Facilities Engineer to enhance operational efficiency at their Minnesota manufacturing plant. This role is pivotal in overseeing aseptic processing areas, leading change management, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain high operational standards while managing projects in a fast-paced environment. If you have extensive experience in facility engineering and a passion for continuous improvement, this opportunity is designed for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values expertise and innovation in the medical equipment manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in facility engineering with a focus on aseptic environments.
• Strong knowledge of local building codes and good manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable operation of aseptic processing and facility systems.
• Lead facility system upgrades and maintain ISO certifications.

Skills

Facility Engineering

Project Management

Aseptic Manufacturing

cGMP Facility Systems

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ISO14644

ISO13408

Job description

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Our client is searching for a Principal Facilities Engineer to join their team in Minnesota. The Principal Facilities Engineer is responsible for ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of the aseptic processing area at the Maple Grove manufacturing plant. This includes overseeing facilities infrastructure supporting APA ISO Clean Rooms and Life Safety systems. You will lead change management, system upgrades, and support continuous improvements to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. The role requires leading internal and external audits, technical expertise on cGMP facility systems, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain high operational standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring presence in the local office at least three days per week.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Ensure the reliable operation of aseptic processing including ISO Clean Rooms, Incoming Power & Gas, Compressed Gases, Life Safety, Fire Protection, and Building Management systems
• Lead facility system upgrades, end-of-life assessments, and improvement projects
• Maintain ISO14644, ISO13408 certifications
• Lead Clean Room Design, Commissioning, and Qualifications
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve operational and quality-related non-conformance issues
• Participate in internal and external regulatory audits
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and ensure spending aligns with objectives
• Estimate design costs, coordinate with architects/contractors, and ensure project schedules meet customer needs

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years in facility engineering
• Experience in aseptic manufacturing, ideally within GMP facilities (pharma, medical device, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of facilities systems, local building codes, government regulations, and good manufacturing practices
• Experience leading projects, adhering to schedules, and managing timelines
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ISO14644, ISO13408 including Clean Room Design, Commissioning, and Qualifications
• Experience leading internal and external regulatory audits
• Proficiency in preparing design estimates, coordinating with contractors, and managing project execution
• Ability to work with engineering firms to develop design criteria and prepare layout and detail drawings

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research

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