Sr. Manager Engineering (Facilities)

Biopharma Careers; New Albany (IN); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work models

Competitive benefits package

Stock-based long-term incentives

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amgen, located in the United States, seeks a Senior Manager Engineering to lead Facilities & Engineering, focusing on plant utilities, HVAC, and building automation systems. You will guide strategy, reliability initiatives, and lifecycle management in a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will partner with Quality and Validation, drive continuous improvement, and ensure inspection readiness while supporting capital projects.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Engineering experience.
• Master’s degree and 6 years of Engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Engineering experience.
• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Engineering experience.
• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Facilities, Utilities, Engineering, Reliability, or related technical functions.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of plant utilities, clean utilities, HVAC systems, facility infrastructure, and building management systems.
• Experience supporting GMP manufacturing operations and regulatory inspections.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering principles, asset management programs, and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Experience with CMMS and asset management tools.
• Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement, operational excellence, and sustainability initiatives.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to provide occasional off-hours support for critical business and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical direction to Facilities & Engineering team responsible for plant utilities, HVAC, building automation systems, electrical distribution, refrigeration, and facility infrastructure.
• Ensure safe, reliable operation of utility and facility systems supporting commercial packaging manufacturing.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies to improve asset reliability, performance, and lifecycle sustainability.
• Partner with Reliability Engineering to drive asset performance and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Serve as engineering owner for critical utility and facility systems with robust lifecycle management.

Education

Doctorate degree + 2 years of Engineering experience

Master’s degree + 6 years of Engineering experience

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of Engineering experience

Associate’s degree + 10 years of Engineering experience

High school diploma / GED + 12 years of Engineering experience

Job description

Senior Manager Engineering

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and Utility Systems Leadership
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and technical direction to a team of Facilities & Engineering professionals responsible for plant utilities, HVAC, building automation systems, electrical distribution, refrigeration systems and facility infrastructure.
  • Ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of utility and facility systems supporting commercial packaging manufacturing.
  • Develop and implement engineering strategies that improve asset reliability, operational performance, and lifecycle sustainability.
  • Partner closely with Reliability Engineering to drive asset performance, condition-based monitoring, predictive maintenance strategies, and risk reduction initiatives.
  • Serve as the engineering owner for critical utility and facility systems, ensuring robust lifecycle management and system performance.
• Operational Excellence and Reliability
  • Lead initiatives to improve equipment reliability, system availability, and operational efficiency across site infrastructure.
  • Utilize performance metrics and engineering data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
  • Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for significant utility, facility, or infrastructure events.
  • Support the development and implementation of reliability-centered maintenance and asset management strategies.
  • Foster a culture of operational excellence through Lean, Continuous Improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Compliance and Inspection Readiness
  • Ensure utility systems operate in accordance with cGMP, regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.
  • Maintain a state of inspection readiness and support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and partner visits.
  • Ensure engineering documentation, procedures, change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and maintenance practices remain compliant and effective.
  • Collaborate with Quality and Validation organizations to support qualification, requalification, and ongoing compliance activities.
• Capital Projects and Asset Lifecycle Management
  • Support site capital investment planning and execution related to utility, facility, and infrastructure systems.
  • Provide engineering oversight for facility upgrades, expansions, equipment replacements, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
  • Drive long-range asset lifecycle planning and support Amgen’s Global Lifecycle Asset Management programs.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure successful startup, commissioning, qualification, and operational integration of new assets.
• Sustainability and Business Operations
  • Lead sustainability initiatives supporting Amgen’s environmental and energy reduction commitments.
  • Support utility forecasting, operating budgets, capital planning, and resource allocation activities.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to optimize utility consumption, operational efficiency, and infrastructure performance.
  • Ensure business continuity through proactive infrastructure planning, risk management, and contingency preparedness.
• People Leadership
  • Build, develop, and retain a high-performing engineering organization.
  • Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans for team members.
  • Foster a collaborative culture focused on safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Drive engagement and technical capability development across the Facilities & Engineering organization.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Engineering experience
• Master’s degree and 6 years of Engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Engineering experience
• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Engineering experience
• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Facilities, Utilities, Engineering, Reliability, or related technical functions.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of plant utilities, clean utilities, HVAC systems, facility infrastructure, and building management systems.
• Experience supporting GMP manufacturing operations and regulatory inspections.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering principles, asset management programs, and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and asset management tools.
• Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement, operational excellence, and sustainability initiatives.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to provide occasional off-hours support for critical business and operational needs.

What you can expect of us

From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Salary Range: 148,715.15USD -201,202.85USD

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.