Site Engineering Lead

GlaxoSmithKline; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline in the United States is seeking a senior leader to oversee site engineering, maintenance and technical teams to keep manufacturing operations safe, compliant and reliable. You will partner with operations, quality, EHS and supply chain to deliver capital projects and continuous improvement while coaching others and driving measurable results.

The role offers strong career growth, the opportunity to shape site strategy and meaningful impact aligned to GSK’s mission of uniting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil or related).
• ≥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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Advanced degree in engineering

Tools

Automation systems

Plant control systems

Job description

Business Introduction

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs and drive our performance.

Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it's vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.

We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

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.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• 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 Qualification

• 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 Qualification

• 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

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.

What we offer

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.

Legal Disclaimers

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.

This Position Description is to provide a framework for job understanding between employee and manager. It may not cover or contain the full listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice and at the discretion of the management of the Company. The position description is not used in the assignment or assessment of any GSK level or grade used in the Job Evaluation Process.

Additional Information

Compensation Grade: 4

Job Posting End Date: Not Available

Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: Yes

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