Manager – Engineering (MDI Facility)

Job Title: Manager – Engineering (MDI Facility)

Job Location: Ireland

Qualification:
Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Experience:
6–10 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical engineering, with hands-on exposure to MDI facilities

Job Summary:

The Manager – Engineering will be responsible for leading the engineering function of the MDI facility, ensuring smooth operation, maintenance, compliance, and continuous improvement of all engineering systems, utilities, and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure uptime and reliability of MDI production equipment (filling, crimping, leak testing, etc.)
  


• Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance of plant machinery and utilities
  


• Manage HVAC systems, cleanroom environments, and critical utilities (compressed air, nitrogen, chilled water, etc.)
  


• Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory requirements, and EHS standards
  


• Lead qualification and validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) for equipment and utilities
  


• Review and approve SOPs, engineering documents, and maintenance procedures
  


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for cost, efficiency, and energy optimization
  


• Manage engineering projects including upgrades, expansions, and modifications
  


• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Production, QA, QC, EHS) for smooth plant operations
  


• Handle vendor management, AMC contracts, and service providers
  


• Ensure proper documentation, audit readiness, and regulatory inspections
  

Requirements

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of MDI systems and pharmaceutical equipment
  


• Expertise in utilities, HVAC, and cleanroom operations
  


• Sound understanding of GMP, FDA, and regulatory compliance
  


• Leadership and team management skills
  


• Project management and problem-solving abilities
  


• Vendor and stakeholder management
  

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in leading engineering for MDI or sterile/critical manufacturing facilities
  


• Exposure to greenfield/brownfield projects
  


• Experience in regulatory audits and inspections