Senior Engineer Facilities

Construction Association of Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a Senior Engineer Facilities to support Allegan and Holland manufacturing facilities. The role focuses on managing facilities-related capital projects, controlling costs, timelines, and client expectations while maintaining budget adherence and reliability.

The engineer will lead projects for boilers, purified water, wastewater, domestic water, and fire protection, coordinating with trades and managing contractors to improve reliability and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, Energy Management software and AutoCAD.
• 10–15 years managing capital projects with 5–7 years in pharmaceutical environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility-related capital projects within budget and schedule.
• Coordinate maintenance staff and external contractors to meet schedules.
• Oversee main plant utility systems: boilers, purified water, wastewater, domestic water, fire protection.
• Maintain safety culture and drive continuous improvement in operations.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

MS PowerPoint

Energy Management software

AutoCAD

Job description

Perrigo

Senior Engineer Facilities

Location: Allegan, MI, US, 49010

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

Perrigo is hiring a Facilities Engineer to support our Allegan & Holland manufacturing facilities. The Facility Engineer manages facilities-related capital projects by controlling costs, timelines and customer expectations. Ensures ongoing facility work stays within budget, supports maintenance in troubleshooting issues, investigates and pursues innovative ideas to reduce costs, improve quality and increase productivity to support the business. The candidate will be responsible for providing facilities engineering support in the following areas: boilers, purified water, wastewater, domestic water, parking lots, roofs, floors, and fire protection.

Scope of the Role

• Manages facility related projects, provides troubleshooting capability, and develops and reviews appropriate procedures and standards. Completes project functions within agreed upon time frames and on budget to ensure operations are efficiently maintained, and completes technical functions, ensuring timely turnaround.
• Coordinates support staff and contracted resources to assure customer expectations are met. Provides direction for all maintenance activities, and interfaces with department managers and supervisors to remove roadblocks and provide service to meet approved schedules. Investigates and resolves system problems impacting plant reliability or efficiency. Gives guidance and provides managerial functions to support technician work, manages technicians to reach established goals, maintains employee technical competence, and strives for excellent customer service
• Has primary accountability for main plant utility systems: boilers, purified water, wastewater, domestic water, and fire protection. Also accountable for parking lots, roofs, and floors.
• Supports and communicates Corporate and Maintenance goals to the Maintenance department through staff meetings and responds to feedback and concerns generated by the Maintenance staff. Maintains a safe work environment to ensure the lowest possible accident rate among their staff.
• Manages and maintains budgets for ongoing support services for facilities, and ensures projects completed accurately and within agreed upon time frames.
• Provides input on strategic direction for facilities and supporting infrastructure

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field.
• Computer experiences is required specifically use of MS Office Suite, MS Project, MS Power Point, Energy Management software and construction and AutoCAD.
• Ability to write technical reports and to develop data gathering schedules
• Ten to fifteen years of experience in managing capital projects and trouble- shooting industrial situations, with five to seven years of pharmaceutical experience.
• Experience in coordinating tradespersons in the direction of their duties.
• Detailed knowledge and design experience with facilities equipment.
• Demonstrated self-confidence, and ability to manage consultants, and contractors, while interfacing with multiple departments, working with internal engineers to manage projects, policy and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and excellent interpersonal skills, including good oral and written communication skills, and previous experience using computers.
• Ability to handle and resolve conflicts and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to analyze existing system and collect data on buildings operations, equipment, time of day schedule, demand load and water use in an effort to reduce the consumption of electricity, natural gas and water in incremental stages.
• Review project plans and specifications prior to bidding and inspect new construction and renovation work performed by outside contractors to ensure compliance with approved contract documents, policies, and standards.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

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We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo

Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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