Lead Mechanical Electrical Engineer

Unither Pharmaceuticals

$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing, equipment, or packaging technology.
  • Experience in a regulated environment, such as FDA, is preferred.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in CAD, P&ID, and project management with PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the engineering team to ensure project completion.
  • Monitor and report on budget adherence and project progress.
  • Engage suppliers and write specifications for technical solutions.
  • Ensure timely execution of projects while meeting defined budgets.
  • Oversee installation and commissioning of packaging equipment.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical premiums.
  • 401(k) contributions with 6% match and 4% company-funded contribution.
  • HSA contributions with wellness incentives.
  • Annual performance bonuses and merit increase eligibility.
  • Comprehensive rewards package focused on employee health and future.
Full Job Description
Lead Mechanical Electrical Engineer

Your role

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Engineering & Facilities,

JOB SUMMARY:
Leads the team and provides technical expertise to support companyobjectives in engineering design, new product introduction, technical transfer,process development, and implementation, with a primary focus on packagingequipment and fully integrated, automated packaging lines. Serves as theengineering point of contact for non-sterile filling and secondary packagingsystems and processes. Projects may include manufacturing systems, non-sterilefilling systems, packaging systems, vision systems, process piping, utilitysystems, facility construction and upgrades, serialization, and other packagingcontrol systems. This position includes direct supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Guideand manage the team
Ensure the adequacy of the team's training / authorizations in relation to the department projects and tasks
Manage the team's schedule via ADP software
Carry out scheduled evaluations to assess the development and performance of your team
Define action priorities in relation to means, resources and deadlines
Develop the skills and autonomy of the team

Ensurebudget reporting and monitoring
Ensure complete reporting (project monitoring, monitoring of investment commitments, overheads) to Site Management
Measure progress in achieving operating and investment budget commitments and propose refocusing actions if necessary.

Engagein technical discussions with potential suppliers
Organize and write specifications based on the needs and requirements
Launch calls for tenders (Request for Proposal, Request for Service)
Ensure the solution designed respects the established specifications(s)
Ensure that technical choices which may deviate from established specifications, or the implicit expectations of internal customers are documented and validated in a formal manner.

ExecuteProjects and Tasks to the approved completion deadlines and within the definedbudget
Work in partnership with external companies
Propose and apply solutions to mitigate and compensate for possible work delays
Proactively alert site management to potential problems
Ensure the successful commissioning of the project

Monitorthe installations and commissioning of equipment
Coordinate the various suppliers and vendors and ensure their compliance to health and safety instructions
Possess adequate technical expertise allowing problem resolution
Respect the data in the specifications
Communicate with Production to coordinate activities with respect to production constraints
Assist with commissioning activities and in putting the equipment into production
Carry out an assessment after each commissioning
Serves in an expert role in writing the qualification protocol, execution of the tests and approval of any resulting report.

Process Innovation andContinuous Improvement

Participatein operator training (training)
Work with internal customers to define the training requirement and provide technical content
Organize training in collaboration with suppliers

Studythe technical needs associated with new site investments
Participate in different project groups
Collect and analyze needs from internal stakeholders
Define technical solutions and implementations
Respect the technical, regulatory and quality requirements issued by Management and Quality Assurance.
Take into account the necessary parameters (water production, energy, etc.)
Respect flows, workshop ergonomics and safety constraints

Ensurethe documentation of completed projects is updated
Collect technical drawings from vendors for review and ensure they reflect the realized design
Create technical drawings of the factory and update according to approved documentation practices
Familiar with Lean Methodologies, 5S/6S
Demonstrated experience identifying, designing, and implementing process, equipment or technology changes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.

Your profile

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline with equivalent
experience.
Master's Degree considered a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

SPECIFIC SKILLS:
This positionrequires the ability to think in high level terms to develop engineeringsolutions for new processes. It alsorequires the ability to think in specific, detailed terms when problem solvingfor existing processes.

Minimum 5 years in either a manufacturing environment, or equipment and packaging technology
Experience in a regulated environment (FDA), preferred
Supervisory experience a plus
Strong background in technical troubleshooting, problem solving.
Detailed knowledge of equipment operation and validation requirements.
Ability to work in a matrix organization with cross-functional teams
Ability to specify, procure, oversee installation, and commission systems and processing equipment.
Proficient in P&ID reading and writing
Proficient in CAD or alternative design software
Strong project management skills, PMP preferred.
Proficient knowledge of pharmaceutical cGMP or (HACCP) requirements and systems a plus.
Experience with Hygienic Design / Sanitary Design preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Green belt or higher preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENT:
Traditional office environment, with frequent visits to other areas of the facility, including production areas, loading docks, and laboratories.
Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time.
Must wear safety glasses and other protective items as required.
Sitting 75% of the day; standing or walking 25%.
Ability to travel for business (Domestic and International)

Compensation range

100 000,00 - 120 000,00 USD

*The referenced compensation range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

A Smarter Total Compensation Package

At Unither, your base salary is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards include:

  • 100% employer-paid medical premiums (a $2,000-$6,000+ annual value)
  • 401(k) contributions: 6% match plus an additional 4% company-funded contribution
  • HSA contributions with wellness incentives
  • Annual performance bonuses and merit increase eligibility
  • And more-because we invest in your health, your future, and your peace of mind.

It's a package designed to reward impact-not just hours worked.

More Than Just a PaycheckAt Unither, we don't just offer competitive hourly wages-we also pay 100% of your medical premiums. That means no paycheck deductions for your healthcare, which can be worth an extra $1 to $3.50 an hour in your pocket compared to jobs where you pay part of the premium.

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