Senior Utilities Engineering Leader — 24/7 GMP Plant Ops

Amgen; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen seeks a Senior Manager Utilities Engineering to lead the site Utilities Engineering team, driving 24/7 operation readiness across GMP utilities (PW, WFI, steam, HVAC) and site support. You will manage budgets, coordinate capital projects, and ensure compliance with cGMP and global regulations at the Holly Springs facility.

Lead cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, EH&S, and Engineering to sustain reliability and efficiency, while mentoring staff and advancing

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering with leadership experience.
• Experience in facility/utilities engineering for regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP utilities and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Utilities Engineering teams and provide technical direction.
• Support start-up and operation of site utility systems.
• Develop long-term strategy for technical support of installed systems.
• Ensure alignment with cGMP and safety standards; manage budgets and resources.
• Oversee 24/7 operations and ensure site readiness for audits.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Facilities management

GMP compliance

CMMS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma / GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Amgen seeks a Senior Manager Utilities Engineering to lead the site Utilities Engineering team, driving 24/7 operation readiness across GMP utilities (PW, WFI, steam, HVAC) and site support. You will manage budgets, coordinate capital projects, and ensure compliance with cGMP and global regulations at the Holly Springs facility.

Lead cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, EH&S, and Engineering to sustain reliability and efficiency, while mentoring staff and advancing