Located in Ayer, MA
Pay: $128,544-$155,000 DOE
Job Full Description
We are seeking an Engineering and Maintenance Manager for a pharmaceutical company in Ayer, MA. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for driving capital projects, improving equipment reliability, overseeing maintenance programs, and supporting plant growth while ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams to support safe and efficient plant operations.
- Manage capital (CAPEX) projects from planning through implementation, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Oversee preventive maintenance programs, CMMS, work order systems, spare parts inventory, and equipment reliability initiatives.
- Develop engineering solutions that improve production, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments on equipment installations, facility improvements, and manufacturing projects.
- Manage department budgets, contractors, and third-party vendors.
- Lead equipment startups, commissioning, qualifications (IQ/OQ), troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Hire, coach, develop, and evaluate engineering and maintenance team members.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance or engineering teams.
- Experience managing CAPEX projects, preventive maintenance programs, and equipment reliability initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
- Experience with CMMS, work order systems, and maintenance planning.
- Knowledge of GMPs, food manufacturing, aseptic processing, or powder manufacturing is preferred.
- Strong project management, budgeting, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide occasional on-call support.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus (12.5%) program
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Employee discount programs
This is a Direct Hire position. The salary range is $128,544-$155,000. If interested, please send resume to jobs.actonma@expresspros.com.
Acton, MA
2873
1740 Massachusetts Avenue
Suite C2
Boxborough, MA 01719
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