Engineering Site Lead

Validation and Engineering Group, Inc

$110K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of engineering experience in FDA-regulated environments such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical devices
  • Proven track record in leading onsite engineering projects and technical teams
  • Expertise in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV)
  • Hands-on experience with manufacturing or laboratory equipment and systems
  • Familiarity with industrial automation and controls
  • Strong problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships
  • Willingness to work onsite in Hebron, Kentucky.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily engineering operations on-site
  • Act as the main engineering contact for stakeholders
  • Coordinate cross-functional team activities including CQV and automation
  • Drive execution of engineering projects, managing milestones and schedules
  • Identify and solve technical and operational issues proactively
  • Support CQV for manufacturing and lab equipment
  • Assist with equipment installation, upgrades, and continuous improvements
  • Ensure compliance with GMP and site safety standards
  • Communicate project updates and risks clearly to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment in a highly regulated industry
  • Opportunity to lead impactful engineering initiatives
  • Engagement in continuous improvement efforts
  • Hands-on experience with advanced equipment and technology
  • Visibility in a key leadership role within the organization.
Full Job Description
Engineering Site Lead

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Site Lead to provide onsite engineering leadership at an FDA-regulated manufacturing facility in Kentucky. This highly visible role will serve as the primary engineering point of contact, coordinating cross-functional teams and driving the successful execution of engineering, equipment, automation, and CQV activities.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate day-to-day onsite engineering activities
  • Serve as the primary engineering point of contact for site stakeholders
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, including CQV, Automation, Process, Facilities, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations
  • Drive project and engineering execution, priorities, schedules, milestones, and deliverables
  • Proactively identify and resolve technical, schedule, and operational issues
  • Support commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) activities for manufacturing and laboratory equipment and systems
  • Support equipment installation, startup, upgrades, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure engineering activities comply with GMP, safety, quality, and site requirements
  • Provide clear, timely communication on project status, risks, priorities, and issues to key stakeholders
Qualifications
  • 8+ years of engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other FDA-regulated manufacturing environments
  • Demonstrated experience leading onsite engineering activities, projects, or cross-functional technical teams
  • Strong knowledge of GMP and CQV requirements
  • Hands-on experience with manufacturing and/or laboratory equipment and systems
  • Experience supporting equipment installation, startup, qualification, troubleshooting, or optimization
  • Familiarity with industrial automation and controls systems
  • Strong project execution, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to independently manage priorities and drive issues through resolution
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work onsite in Hebron, Kentucky (greater Cincinnati area)

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