Director of Engineering & MaintenanceExpect to grow, personally and professionally: At Siegfried, we offer exciting challenges and ample opportunities to showcase your talents. As a trusted and respected partner to the pharmaceutical industry, we uphold the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability, while fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive. Join a rapidly expanding global company, where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment.
Here, you'll find a workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions—offering long-term opportunities to grow and make an impact.Your Role:We are seeking a Director of Engineering & Maintenance to lead critical site functions, drive strategic initiatives, and elevate operational excellence across our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This is a leadership role where technical expertise meets strategic vision. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team (SLT), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our site through engineering innovation, capital project execution, and people development.
Deeper fill & finish, sterile medicinal products and facility/maintenance-focused engineering leadership experience is a must!Your Profile:As Director of Engineering & Maintenance, you will:Define and execute the mid and long term engineering strategy aligned with site and corporate goalsLead major CAPEX projects from concept through execution—ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specificationEstablish and drive robust governance processes to track and improve operational performanceOversee Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, Automation, and Calibration teamsEnsure equipment reliability, asset lifecycle optimization, and KPI performancePartner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, M&ST, Quality Assurance, and Project ManagementSupport facility expansions, equipment acquisitions, and site modifications, including qualification activitiesDrive continuous improvement in aseptic operations, clean utilities, and GMP complianceLead technical evaluations, equipment selection, and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologiesActively contribute to Deviation, CAPA, and Change Control (DCR) processesManage departmental budgets, including CAPEX and maintenance budgets exceeding $3MDevelop and mentor a high-performing engineering organizationWhat You Bring:Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, develop, and lead technical teamsDeep expertise across: Pharmaceutical engineering & fill/finish manufacturing of sterile medicinal productsMaintenance & reliability systemsAutomation & process equipmentGMP compliance and aseptic operationsProven ability to manage complex capital projects and cross-functional initiativesExcellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levelsStrong analytical mindset with sound decision-making capabilitiesProficiency with tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Project, Excel, and related systemsRequired Experience & Education:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)15+ years of engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry7+ years leading engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams5+ years of GMP experience, including aseptic processes and clean utilitiesDemonstrated ownership of CAPEX and maintenance budgets > $3MYour Benefits:We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, wealth, and work-life balance:Medical, dental, and vision coverage (including dependents)Life insurance, short and long term disabilityFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)401(k) with company matchGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Target Base Salary: $180,000 – $280,000Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons.Founded in 1873 in Zofingen, Switzerland, Siegfried has grown into a global network of 13 sites across three continents. With a team of more than 3,800 highly skilled professionals, we take the innovations of our pharmaceutical customers to industrial scale and manufacture safe drugs for patients worldwide. As a fully integrated CDMO, Siegfried is one of the few organizations today that can carry out the development and manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms under one roof.
This unique combination of know-how and experience makes us the most trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry.