Dy Director of Facilities & Engineering

Title: Dy Director of Facilities & Engineering

Overtime Status: Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time

Pay Range: $175,000 to $192,000 / yearly DOE

The hiring pay range for this position is $175,000 to $192,000 per year based on skills, education, and experience relevant to this role.

Inventprise is a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical company addressing global health inequalities by empowering people to live healthy lives. We do this by developing novel vaccines targeting infectious diseases for which there are no current preventive interventions or by optimizing currently marketed vaccines to provide a broader spectrum of protection, making them cheaper and more stable than before. We aspire to provide breakthrough public health interventions for all populations, globally. Inventprise is led by pioneers in vaccine discovery, seasoned experts in manufacturing and vaccine development, and proven commercialization veterans.  

At Inventprise, we believe our people are our most valuable asset. We are strongly committed to a range of workplace programs that support the well-being, growth, and engagement of our employees and our business. What we offer:

Benefits:

Effective the first of the month following the date of hire, employees are eligible to participate in the following Inventprise employee benefit programs:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, or HSA:  Currently Inventprise contributes 80% toward the Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for the employee, and enrolled spouse and dependents.  Medical plans are currently provided through Premera Blue Cross.
• 401(k) program: Inventprise contributes 3% of employee base pay each pay period to their 401(k) account. Employee contributions are at the discretion of the employee.
• Paid Time Off: Employees start PTO accruals at the rate of 5.83 hours each pay period - annualized equivalent of 140 hours/year.
• Paid Holidays: Inventprise offers 9 paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and two floating holidays.
  
• Stock & Bonus Plans: Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus and Stock Award Plans.

Job Summary

Inventprise is seeking a Dy Director of Engineering to oversee the strategy and execution of all facility/manufacturing Engineering functions. This position will provide strategic leadership for the Engineering function including, but not limited to, Equipment & Facility Maintenance, Reliability Engineering Compliance, Health & Safety Compliance, Capital Projects, staff management and leadership. In addition, this position will ensure that maintenance processes & standards are developed, implemented and followed for all Engineering functions.

Responsibilities:

Primary duties to include:

• Provide leadership to a diverse group of talented engineers and technicians, developing methodologies to deliver on the Preventative Maintenance and Calibration plans in a timely and cost-effective manner, while adhering to safety, sustainability and quality.
• Demonstrate leadership through coaching and developing staff, managing for high performance, attracting, and retaining talent and communicating effectively to influence with impact.
• Oversee the development and application of engineering standards and procedures; provides guidance on issues within the engineering function.
• Oversee /Manage / Guide company’s Environmental, Health and Safety team.
• Create and execute on an Engineering roadmap that optimizes business processes (design, construction, project controls, maintenance, etc.) for simplicity, adds systems for efficiency, and standardizes work functions for consistency.
• Instill/ensure discipline in key areas such as Supplier/partner selection, Spare Parts Management, Maintenance Service Agreements, Knowledge management and Capital planning.
• Manage a strong Calibration and Preventative maintenance program with an assistance of an validated CMMS.
• Set and manage to high class targets as they relate to Engineering maintenance metrics and Sustainability operations.
• Analyze current processes and approaches to Engineering maintenance practices and Sustainability and develop a vision for higher and better performance within the biopharmaceutical sector.
• Establish policies and procedures for engineering related matters, assuring management reporting through the development metrics and performance indicators to monitor and trend result, and taking actions to correct, prevent and/or improve execution and future performance.
• Ensure effective and compliant operations in accordance with site registrations, cGMPs and environmental regulations and state requirements; acquire and maintain permits and certifications as necessary.
• Effectively execute projects that improve quality and safety, reduce utiltiy cost and risk, and ensure efficient and effective use of plant utility capabilities.
• Participate as a member of the site leadership team

Additional secondary responsibilities could include:

• Manage the development, delivery and execution of the Facilities Masters Plan projects through the management of a large capital budget; execute capital plans in a disciplined manner ensuring Master Plan objectives including budget, schedule, quality, safety and sustainability are met or exceeded.
• Strategically develop a thoughtful, forward-looking Master Plan, maximizing the use of current company assets while developing plans with optionality factored in for future growth
• Oversee all plans, designs and estimates time and cost; oversee construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems and components.
  
• Develop and prepare all required cGMP documentation required for the engineering and facility projects as well as the ongoing facility, equipment and utility maintenance programs.
• Provide oversight to assure completion of all phases of a project in a timely and efficient manner, meeting or exceeding budget expectation.
• Other duties not listed in this description might be asked of this position.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledgeable in the following systems: Compressed Air, Steam, Chilled Water, Pharmaceutical Utilities, Purification, Filling, Bioreactors, Sterilization, Clean Steam, Purified water and Water for Injection.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to manage through influence.
• Good business skills including budget management experience.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills including project management.
• Proven knowledge of best practices as they relate to facility/process/manufacturing engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in mentoring/team development, change management, planning/organizing.
• Demonstrated deep technical knowledge of facility/process/manufacturing Engineering in a biotech/pharmaceutical environment.
• Ability to work hours necessary to support the running of the site, inclusive of non-traditional work hours
• Ability to work on multiple projects and manage various priorities and timelines and to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
• High degree of customer focus and demonstrated collaboration in a team environment.
• Results oriented with the ability to demonstrate resiliency, ownership and drive.
• Staff Leadership. Translates mission, vision, values into actionable goals and objectives. Provides adequate structure, direction and feedback. Creates environment where staff feel valued, respected and empowered. Shows appreciation for and rewards individual and group excellence. Demonstrates high standards of ethics and fairness. Takes appropriate risks and encourages staff to do the same. Works through conflict and insures productive resolution. Maintains confidentiality of private and sensitive information.
• Job Knowledge and Skills. Possesses required knowledge and skills to successfully perform job. Rapidly embraces and applies new ideas and approaches where doing so adds value.
• Results Orientation. Knows how to get things done in an effective and efficient manner with available resources. Plans and prioritizes work, sets and accomplishes goals, and completes quality work on schedule. Maintains a sense of urgency in accomplishing work. Strives to improve company and individual performance.
• Takes personal responsibility, leads by example and conscientious. Demonstrates initiative and is committed to and enthusiastic about achieving company success.
• Decision Making. Makes timely and sound decisions based on a combination of analysis, experience and judgment. Consults others, as appropriate. Understands and takes into consideration how decisions impact others.
• Customer Focus/Team Work. Develops and maintains adequate customer satisfaction levels with internal and external audiences. Demonstrates a bias toward service, quality and teamwork. Builds constructive and effective working relationships. Is committed to the success of all stakeholders.
• Communication. Cultivates a culture of openness and information sharing. Demonstrates integrity and honesty in all communication. Provides constructive feedback. Assumes ownership and accountability.
  

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or BS degree in a technical discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering required) with a minimum 12 years of relevant experience; advanced degree in Engineering-related discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of experience implementing or managing an effective technical group (Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability or Facilities & Process Engineering) discipline at a biotech/pharmaceutical company.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering, preventive, condition based, and predictive maintenance program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance management systems CMMS systems
• Demonstrated experience in the development and management of budgets
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain clear and accurate documentation of process equipment or manufacturing processes.
• Equivalent education and experience may substitute for stated requirements
• Experience managing Capital projects and project portfolios would be preferred.
  

Physical Demands:

• Adequate visual and mental acuity to maintain prolonged use of computer work.
• Multiple hours of standing, sitting, or walking when performing computer work.
  

Mental Demands:

• Self-directing, once training is successfully completed, but with need to immediately elevate potential concerns/discrepancies to management in a timely fashion.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor in communicating with all Inventprise personnel.
• Ability to tackle various tasks and switch pace based on priorities.
  

Working Conditions:

• Onsite presence is required in Washington, US.
  

Inventprise is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.