Senior Engineering Leader, OSD Manufacturing & Facilities

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Manager of Engineering for the Oral Solid Dosage site. You will lead engineering and facility operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive reliability across HVAC, clean utilities, and packaging lines.

The role requires 12+ years in pharmaceutical OSD engineering, cGMP knowledge, and a proven leadership track record. Responsibilities include CAPA, audits support, and continuous improvement initiatives in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of engineering experience in pharmaceutical OSD manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of facility engineering, including HVAC, clean utilities, building systems, and environmental controls.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering and facility teams.
• Deep understanding of cGMP, validation, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering teams supporting OSD manufacturing, packaging, utilities, and facility systems.
• Oversee installation, qualification, and maintenance of OSD equipment such as granulators, fluid bed dryers, tablet presses, capsule fillers, coaters, blenders, and packaging lines.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of HVAC systems, cleanrooms, compressed air, chilled water, boilers, vacuum systems, and other critical utilities.
• Ensure all engineering and facility operations comply with cGMP, FDA, EU, and internal quality standards.
• Champion a strong safety culture across engineering and operations.
• Mentor and develop engineering and facility staff, fostering technical growth and leadership capability.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering leadership

OSD manufacturing

cGMP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering, or related field

Job description

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Manager of Engineering for the Oral Solid Dosage site. You will lead engineering and facility operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive reliability across HVAC, clean utilities, and packaging lines.

The role requires 12+ years in pharmaceutical OSD engineering, cGMP knowledge, and a proven leadership track record. Responsibilities include CAPA, audits support, and continuous improvement initiatives in a