Site Engineering Manager

TAI; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

TAI is seeking a Site Engineering Manager in Alabaster, AL to shape engineering strategy and operational performance at a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. You will lead engineering, maintenance, reliability, validation, and capital projects while driving site modernization and asset performance.

You will partner with Quality and Operations, own capital investment strategies, ensure safe on-time project delivery, and foster continuous improvement in safety, quality, and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering leadership in GMP pharmaceutical environments.
• Experience leading engineering, maintenance, reliability, validation, and capital projects.
• Proven track record of site modernization and capital investments.
• Strong GMP, validation and change control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site's Process Engineering, Validation, Maintenance, and Reliability teams.
• Serve as a member of the site leadership team, contributing to strategy and performance.
• Establish engineering standards, governance, and sustainable systems for long-term growth.
• Build and maintain maintenance and reliability programs focusing on preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Optimize CMMS, maintenance planning, scheduling, contractor management, and work orders.
• Drive root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve equipment/process performance.
• Develop and execute the site's capital investment strategy including upgrades and expansions.
• Lead capital projects from concept through closeout, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

Skills

Engineering leadership

GMP knowledge

Capital project management

Maintenance excellence

Change management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Back Site Engineering Manager
Engineering Alabaster , Alabama Full-Time Oct 14, 2026

Join a key site leadership role where you will shape the engineering strategy and operational performance of a growing GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. As Site Engineering Manager, you will lead engineering, maintenance, reliability, validation, and capital project functions while driving site modernization, equipment performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to influence long-term site growth, operational excellence, and manufacturing effectiveness through both strategic leadership and hands‑on execution.

About TAI:

TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on‑site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well‑rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here’s a glimpse into your day to day:

• Lead and develop the site's Process Engineering, Validation, Maintenance, and Reliability teams.
• Serve as a member of the site leadership team, contributing to overall business strategy and operational performance.
• Establish engineering standards, governance processes, and sustainable systems that support long‑term site growth.
• Build and maintain a world‑class maintenance and reliability program focused on preventive and predictive maintenance, asset lifecycle management, and reduced equipment downtime.
• Optimize CMMS utilization, maintenance planning, scheduling, contractor management, and work‑order execution.
• Drive root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve equipment and process performance.
• Develop and execute the site's capital investment strategy, including facility upgrades, equipment installations, infrastructure improvements, and expansion initiatives.
• Lead capital projects from concept development and business‑case creation through execution, startup, and closeout.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to improve manufacturing efficiency, process capability, capacity utilization, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Support GMP compliance through oversight of commissioning, qualification, validation, change management, and engineering documentation activities.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to maintain audit readiness and support regulatory inspections.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and cost performance.

You’ll be a perfect fit if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Chemical Engineering background strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering leadership experience within GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading engineering, maintenance, reliability, validation, and capital project functions.
• Demonstrated success managing significant capital projects and site modernization initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, validation requirements, change control processes, and regulated manufacturing operations.
• Experience implementing maintenance excellence programs, reliability‑centered maintenance strategies, and asset management systems.
• Strong business acumen with experience developing capital justifications, project prioritization strategies, and operational improvement plans.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, API, vaccine, CDMO, or specialty ingredients manufacturing environments.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Eligible for overtime pay
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long‑term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!
• 401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings:

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry‑leading projects.
• The ability to balance your work and family activities.
• Flexible work schedule
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest‑growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at https://www.tai.inc/