Job Summary:
The Facilities Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all building systems, particularly HVAC, Purified Water and Utility systems are designed, installed, commissioned, maintained and operated in accordance with MannKind's requirements. Emphasis will be on projects and new equipment installations. The Facilities Engineer is responsible for supporting the Facilities Maintenance team and helping to identify and implement building system upgrades. Often engage outside service providers to complete tasks and therefore is required to manage the resources, define requirements and review results. The position will be responsible for executing long term capital strategy and project budgets, managing capital projects, and writing Capital Authorization Requests.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Identify, initiate, and execute projects that improve the facility or manufacturing processes, provide greater functionality, add new capabilities, or correct deficiencies
- Provide technical assessments, conceptual designs and outline specifications
- Work with facility mechanics to monitor and maintain building systems
- Work individually or within an engineering team to proactively identify building system deficiencies and opportunities for improvement
- Work cooperatively with outside engineering and construction firms to establish/communicate project timelines and milestones and drive projects to meet them
- Manage and maintain detailed drawings
- Complete necessary documentation such as opening deviations, performing investigations, writing change controls and writing SOP's
- Develop facility plans, specifications, and cost estimates for modifications, new developments, or equipment upgrades. Use CAD software and engineering principles to design and communicate technical specifications
- Supervise activity of consultants, outside engineering firms, vendors and contractors, assuring safe and proper installations to protect facility assets
- Ensure that drawings and Engineering Turnover Packages (ETOPs) are provided for all projects, and maintain the Engineering Documentation Library
- Ensure projects comply with OSHA, EPA, CT DEEP and other governmental requirements
- Responsible for observing all Company, Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines
Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the work listed above and may include other assignments as necessary.
Requirements:- BA/BS in a technical discipline with 6-8 years of experience in a regulated pharmaceutical environment or an equivalent combination of training and related experience
- Minimum BS degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience with building systems and equipment including electrical, compressed air, water, HVAC, and waste systems
- Experience managing engineering projects from inception to completion
- Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
(Where reference is made to regulatory environment requirements and/or compliance this includes all applicable regulations i.e. FDA, ISO 13485, European requirements, etc.)Pay Range: $84,000 - $126,000 per year
