Engineering Manager - Simply Biotech

Engineering Manager- Simply Biotech

Overview

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting biotech company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for an Engineering Manager with a biopharmaceutical company in Eddyville, IA who possesses:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and 6 years of industry experience in site engineering
• 2 years of direct management experience with creating development plans for employees
• Must have experience with Opex and Capex budget setting and expenditures
  
  

Email resumes to [email protected] or call 858.866.8676

FULL DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for providing the necessary technical support to the EDY Cyclodextrin and Enzyme production teams as well as managing the related budgets of the Engineering and Maintenance departments. This position will provide technical support and services as well as execute on plant projects as necessary to assure safe operations, regulatory compliance, and maximum availability of production units. This position will help develop and create growth opportunities for team members in the EDY Engineering and Maintenance departments.

The Selected Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• Lead communication and process and technology transfer between EDY departments as well as external company partners.
• Develop growth and developmental opportunities for Engineering and Maintenance team members.
• Represent EDY's interests toward authorities, suppliers, and contractors.
• Manage third party service providers working, as needed, with Corporate Procurement.
• Lead and execute capital projects (CAPEX), as needed by the EDY Plant.
• Support and act as Site PME on CAPEX lead by the Engineering team.
• Manage CAPEX, technical expense (TA) and repair and maintenance budgets.
• Compile and present reports on EDY project updates and standing.
• Manage third party contractors necessary to execute CAPEX and TA projects in EDY
• Maximize the availability and efficiency of production units at required capacity and quality necessary.
• Oversee the preventative maintenance program to ensure the ongoing operation of all key equipment.
• Remain continuously engaged with EDY operations and operational performance/struggles with active involvement in meetings and data analysis.
• Lead troubleshooting activities and support debottlenecking activities to enhance processes ensuring production hits targeted output.
• Drive and support the development of specifications, standards, and codes.
• Oversee the management of EDY nested contractors.
• Provide support and help facilitate process hazard analysis activities.
• Ensure safe operating conditions of the technical plant and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, statutes, and codes.
• Ensure production compliance under OSHA PSM with special regard to mechanical integrity and MOC, where applicable.
• Support EHS Site Lead and operations team members to follow and maintain safety operational requirements specifically focusing on PSM elements, including mechanical integrity, explosion protection, dust hazard analysis, high pressure equipment and electrical safety.
  
  

The Selected Candidate Will Also Possess

• Bachelor's Degree in the field of Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.
• 8 years in engineering field and 2 years of supervisory experience
• Up to 10% travel
• Extensive knowledge in the field of process and facilities engineering including relevant regulations, standards, and codes. Objective judgement and fact-based decision-making approach. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform and succeed in an environment of schedule and cost pressure. Team player attitude. Capability to professionally deal with changing priorities and requirements.
• Preferred knowledge of the following: AC800F logic based controlling system, SAP, process safety management, Class II, Div 2 environments and functional safety.
• Must be physically fit to wear an air respirator if necessary.
• Due to schedule and milestone requirements, nonstandard work schedule such as nights, holidays, and/or weekends may occasionally be required.
  
  

Salary Range: $107k-130k/yr

For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to [email protected] or call 858.866.8676. More information can be found at www.simplybiotech.com