Engineering & Maintenance Manager

About the role

As Engineering & Maintenance Manager you will lead maintenance operations, supervise technical teams and contractors, and ensure reliable performance of site equipment and utilities. You will drive continuous improvement, support site growth, and promote a culture of safety, quality and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise preventive, corrective and calibration activities across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and utility systems.
• Ensure rapid response to equipment breakdowns and deliver cost‑effective technical solutions.
• Manage maintenance plans, records and continuous improvement of those plans.
• Lead, coach and develop maintenance technicians and contractors, handling recruitment, onboarding and performance management.
• Drive Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives such as TPM, 5S, problem‑solving and root‑cause investigations.
• Guarantee compliance with GMP, EHS and regulatory requirements, participating in audits and corrective actions.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Chemical, Maintenance Engineering or related discipline.
• 7‑10 years of engineering and maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience supervising maintenance teams or contractors.
• Experience with maintenance management systems (SAP or equivalent CMMS preferred).
• Background in GMP‑regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, biotech or chemicals is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation system maintenance.
• SAP or equivalent CMMS for maintenance management.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance planning.
• Root‑cause investigation and troubleshooting.
• Lean manufacturing tools (TPM, 5S, continuous improvement).