Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance

About This Role

This role will provide strategic and operational leadership for Facilities, Equipment, Reliability, and Engineering functions at a high-volume manufacturing site. It involves driving asset reliability, leading large-scale automation and capital projects, and developing a strong technical organization.

Responsibilities

• Guide the Facilities, Equipment, Reliability, and Engineering teams, building strong technical capability through structured development plans, coaching, and effective talent management
• Foster a culture of problem-solving, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Lead the design and implementation of large-scale automation solutions, including robotics, PLC/HMI systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies
• Oversee major capital projects from concept and design through installation, commissioning, and validation
• Enhance equipment uptime and asset performance through predictive and preventive maintenance, TPM practices, and long-term reliability strategies
• Ensure assets, utilities, and facilities support production needs and future site growth
• Establish and maintain engineering, construction, and automation standards for equipment, facilities, and infrastructure
• Ensure all systems meet safety, compliance, QSR/ISO requirements, and support scalable manufacturing
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure consistent alignment with regulatory, environmental, and operational requirements across all engineering and maintenance activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline)
• 5+ years of progressive engineering and maintenance leadership experience in large-scale, high-volume manufacturing
• Proven success designing, integrating, and implementing large automation systems and advanced manufacturing technologies
• Extensive background in facility management, equipment reliability, capital projects, and maintenance operations
• Demonstrated ability to develop and grow technical teams
• Extensive understanding of automation systems, PLC/HMI programming, robotics, and machine control integration
• Strong engineering design capability, including CAD proficiency and system-level design thinking
• Deep knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies
• Strong communication, leadership presence, and ability to lead multi-level teams in a fast-paced environment
• High technical aptitude and ability to drive complex engineering solutions across cross-functional groups

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline)
• 5+ years of progressive engineering and maintenance leadership experience in large-scale, high-volume manufacturing

Nice to Have

• Experience in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or Medical Device industries

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits