Summary

The Plant Engineer provides overall leadership to the organization regarding the successful design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of all facility systems, including, but not limited to building, infrastructure and utilities. This role will lead, along with Production and Distribution Center managers, the implementation of systems and processes that will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of site operations. The Plant Engineer will be an integral member of the Operations leadership team working to deliver the overall goals and objectives of the company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Direct oversight of the Maintenance, Facilities, Setup, and CNC departments, as well as current and future EHOB buildings.
• Directly responsible for the management and development of staff, facilitating and assisting in their development and growth within EHOB.
• Provide direction and leadership in the execution of all plant engineering related activities carried out on-site including but not limited to site master plans, automation, capital projects and equipment commissioning and validation.
• Motivate, recruit and develop key employees. Build and sustain employee engagement by creating a culture of efficient execution and an environment in which individuals and teams can excel and continuously improve.
• Directly responsible for the management of external professional engineering and other outside vendors as part of the execution of equipment, facility and utility modifications, upgrades, or expansions.
• Lead and support activities and functions necessary to ensure successful completion of Engineering projects within set timelines and budgetary constraints.
• Ensure all facility systems, utilities and equipment are properly maintained to ensure efficient utilization and execution of daily laboratory and manufacturing activities.
• Support Maintenance lead and staff in the development of a state-of-the-art Preventative Maintenance program, and respective KPIs, to achieve benchmark equipment performance
• Create new, and upgrade existing Engineering and Maintenance procedures, provide training to required personnel, ensuring continuous improvements in methods, processes and compliance are attained.
• Review and negotiate contracts with third party contractors and equipment manufacturers to ensure EHOB’s operational and legal interests are protected.
• Work directly with the legal team and stakeholders on contracts for completeness, accuracy and compliance of terms and conditions.
• Direct and coordinate activities that support the timely and efficient repair and maintenance of all process equipment and facility systems.
• Support the Value Improvement Program (VIP) and Cost Improvement Program (CIP), ensuring projects savings are being achieved in a timely manner.
• Accountable for Engineering and Site Capital Project budgets.
• Ensure that all work carried out and equipment installations have been done safely, effectively and in compliance with the appropriate industry standards (cGMP, FDA, OSHA, EPA).
• Ensure through efficient design and maintenance that all facilities comply with all current local, state, and federal regulatory codes and requirements.
• Within the area of responsibility, understand and comply with EHOB’s Environmental, Health & Safety program, security and quality practices and procedures as outlined in EHOB’s policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Electrical/Mechanical preferred); Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing-based industries in Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities (HVAC, Utilities, Structural, etc.), and Plant Operations, with 7+ years of experience in a Fortune 500 environment.
• Medical Device industry experience, and FDA and ISO 13485 experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams and develop and execute engineering & maintenance strategies and capabilities.
• Effective at verbal and written communications, both internally and externally.
• Innovative – thinks creatively and continuously improves performance and capabilities.
• Leadership & Teamwork – accomplishes results through effective leadership, leading by example, both horizontally and vertically.
• Performance Management – ability to manage with metrics and achieve high standards of performance.
• Technically skilled in both corrective and preventive actions.
• Strong Project Management skills required for successful management of engineering and other assigned projects.
• Capable of managing and providing sustainable solutions to complex problems/projects.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to achieve sustainable results.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, Engineering and Maintenance software, such as CAD/CAM, CMMS, etc.
• Open to travel domestically and internationally – up to 30% of the time or as needed for the company’s success.

Other Skills

• Language skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public group, and/or boards of directors.
• Mathematical skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts.
• Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of information.
• Computer skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Competencies

Communication: Effectively communicate to internal and external business partners by sharing expertise to encourage accomplishment of shared business goals.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Actively support and collaborate with peers and team members to contribute to overall company success.

Knowledge: Display knowledge of department, applicable products, services and business objectives. Demonstrate a continuous learning mindset through continued professional and personal development.

Accountability: Follow through with tasks and responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.

Work Quality: Produces results, meets goals, and provides services that meets or exceeds EHOB’s standards.

Adaptability: Readily and effectively adapts way of working, thinking and acting in response to changing workplace conditions, targets or goals.

Strategic Thinking: Demonstrate ability to understand a situation or obstacle from all perspectives.

EHOB Ambassador: Reflect EHOB’s mission, vision and values.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EHOB does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status or military service.