Site Engineering Lead

GSK; King of Prussia (PA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

GSK in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, seeks an Engineering Leader to oversee site engineering and maintenance programs. The role includes managing capital projects and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards, with a focus on energy management and sustainability.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment and a Bachelor's degree in engineering. GSK fosters an inclusive environment and welcomes diverse applications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant engineering or maintenance experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years managing technical staff or engineering teams.
• Experience delivering capital projects, including budgeting and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead site engineering and maintenance programs for safe production.
• Manage capital projects from scope to commissioning while meeting budget targets.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Energy Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

You will lead site engineering, maintenance, and technical teams to keep our manufacturing site safe, compliant, and reliable. You will work closely with operations, quality, EHS, and supply chain to deliver capital projects and continuous improvements. We value clear leaders who coach others, solve complex problems, and drive practical, measurable results. This role offers strong career growth, the chance to shape site strategy, and meaningful impact aligned to GSK's mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Lead site engineering and maintenance programs to ensure safe, compliant and reliable production.
• Manage capital projects from scope through commissioning, meeting budget and schedule targets.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, spare parts strategy, and equipment reliability programs.
• Ensure engineering systems meet regulatory, quality and EHS requirements and global engineering standards.
• Drive energy, sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost and risk.
• Build and develop the engineering team, including contractors, and support cross-functional site priorities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil or related).
• At least 10 years of relevant engineering or maintenance experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years managing technical staff or engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience delivering capital projects, including budgeting and project governance.
• Experience with maintenance strategies, reliability practices, and equipment lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated experience in the regulated manufacturing industry, including successful management and support of FDA and EMA inspections.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or relevant technical discipline.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biomanufacturing, or highly regulated process industries.
• Experience with automation, controls, and plant control systems.
• Proven track record in energy management, sustainability, or utility optimization.
• Project management certification or demonstrated program delivery experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and change leadership skills.

Location and Working Model

Location: USA - Pennsylvania - King of Prussia. This role is based in the United States. The position may be on-site or hybrid depending on site needs. Expect regular on-site presence to support operations, projects, and the engineering team.

Benefits

You will join a purpose-driven organization where your work supports patient outcomes. You will find development opportunities, visible impact, and a collaborative culture that values inclusion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and welcome people who will bring new perspectives.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.