Engineering Manager
About the Role
- The Engineering Manager will lead the engineering function within the pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, ensuring reliable equipment performance, compliance with cGMP standards, and efficient execution of maintenance and engineering projects.
- This role is critical for maintaining uninterrupted production, driving continuous improvement, and supporting regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Engineering Operations & Maintenance:
- Oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs for all manufacturing and utility equipment.
- Ensure equipment qualification and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) is carried out in line with regulatory and QA requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that impact production, quality, or safety.
Project Management:
- Lead engineering projects, including equipment installation, plant upgrades, capacity expansion, and automation initiatives.
- Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and ensure strict adherence.
- Manage vendors, contractors, and OEMs to ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.
Compliance & Regulatory:
- Ensure all engineering activities adhere to cGMP, GEP, WHO guidelines, OSHA standards, and applicable pharmaceutical regulations.
- Maintain proper documentation for audits, inspections, and compliance review.
- Support Quality Assurance during internal and external audits (e.g., NAFDAC, FDA, ISO).
Equipment & Facility Management:
- Ensure optimal performance of production equipment, HVAC systems, water treatment systems (e.g., purified water, WFI), compressed air systems, and other critical utilities.
- Monitor equipment performance metrics and implement continuous improvement actions.
Leadership & Team Development:
- Lead and mentor engineering supervisors, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
- Conduct performance reviews, assign responsibilities, and develop training plans for technical staff.
- Foster a culture of safety, discipline, and engineering excellence.
Continuous Improvement:
- Implement strategies for energy optimization, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
- Drive equipment reliability programs using tools such as root-cause analysis (RCA) and FMEA.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, HSE, and Supply Chain on improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Advanced degree or certifications (COREN, PMP, Six Sigma) are an added advantage.
Experience:
- 10+ years of engineering experience in pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing industries.
- Minimum 5years in a supervisory or managerial role within an engineering/Maintenance department.
- Hands-on experience with pharmaceutical equipment, HVAC, clean rooms, and utilities.
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements.
- Experience with CMMS and engineering documentation systems.
- Proficiency in equipment qualification, validation protocols, and maintenance programs.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Key Competencies:
- Leadership & people management
- Project & time management
- Strong communication and collaboration
- Attention to detail and regulatory mindset
- Decision‑making under pressure
- Technical and analytical thinking
Work Environment:
- Pharmaceutical production environment with cleanrooms, controlled areas, and strict safety/regulatory standards.
- Requires readiness to respond to emergency breakdowns and critical operations.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: lorachevacancy@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.