Senior Facilities Engineer – Sterile Pharma Manufacturing

Afton Scientific, LLC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Afton Scientific is a Virginia‑based CMO specializing in small‑batch sterile manufacturing and packaging. The Senior Facilities Engineer will support pharmaceutical process equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions, and drive preventive maintenance to minimize production disruptions.

You will work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, MS&T, and EHS to ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements while maintaining equipment reliability and continuous improvement across the facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of maintenance experience on manufacturing equipment or higher in related field.
• Experience in sterile fill‑finish manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GMP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work independently while following procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for production teams and provide hands‑on support for process equipment.
• Act as first responder for equipment malfunctions and drive troubleshooting to resolution.
• Support fill lines, isolators, autoclaves, and related equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues with owners, engineers, vendors, and other resources.
• Support preventive maintenance and calibration activities.
• Develop and update preventive maintenance instructions and manage spare parts inventories.
• Complete work orders and GMP records accurately and on time.
• Identify recurring issues and collaborate on sustainable solutions.
• Assist onboarding and training of Manufacturing personnel on process equipment.
• Support MS&T with new product introductions and technology transfer.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation including Batch Records and SOPs.
• Adapt to changing production schedules to minimize disruptions.
• Participate in on‑call rotations for equipment issues.

Skills

GMP compliance

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Communication

Collaboration

Technical troubleshooting

Equipment reliability

Planning & prioritization

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Engineering or related field

High school diploma with relevant experience

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Afton Scientific is a Virginia‑based CMO specializing in small‑batch sterile manufacturing and packaging. The Senior Facilities Engineer will support pharmaceutical process equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions, and drive preventive maintenance to minimize production disruptions.

You will work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, MS&T, and EHS to ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements while maintaining equipment reliability and continuous improvement across the facility.