Scope of the Role
Leadership & People Development
Lead, develop and motivate a multi-disciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
Coach and develop engineering leaders and technical specialists, building capability and succession plans for the future.
Ensure engineering resources are effectively planned and deployed to meet business priorities.
Promote strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, EHS and Operational Excellence teams.
Act as a visible role model for safety, compliance and company values.
Maintenance & Reliability
Develop and deliver the site maintenance and reliability strategy to maximise equipment performance and asset availability.
Lead preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes, ensuring effective planning and execution.
Drive reliability improvements through root cause analysis, defect elimination and continuous improvement methodologies.
Lead investigations into significant equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Manage maintenance systems and asset lifecycle processes to optimise performance, reduce downtime and support future business needs.
Provide engineering support for validation activities, capital projects and new product introductions.
Facilities & Utilities
Ensure safe, reliable and compliant operation of all site facilities and utility systems, including HVAC, electrical systems, compressed air, water systems and building services.
Develop long-term infrastructure and asset replacement plans to support business growth and operational resilience.
Manage engineering contractors and service providers to deliver high standards of performance, compliance and value.
Compliance, Quality & Safety
Ensure engineering activities comply with GMP, Health & Safety, Environmental and regulatory requirements.
Maintain inspection readiness and support audits, regulatory inspections and customer assessments.
Support engineering-related investigations, CAPAs, deviations and change controls.
Champion robust engineering standards, contractor management and safe systems of work.
Financial & Operational Performance
Manage engineering budgets, maintenance expenditure and service contracts.
Identify and deliver cost and efficiency improvements while maintaining compliance, safety and reliability standards.
Use engineering performance data and KPIs to drive operational excellence and informed decision-making.
What We're Looking For
Proven engineering leadership experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Strong background in maintenance, reliability and facilities management.
Experience leading engineering teams and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
Sound knowledge of GMP, Health & Safety and engineering compliance requirements.
Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving and people development skills.
Experience Required
Essential Qualifications
Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering.
Proven leadership experience managing engineering, maintenance and facilities teams within a manufacturing environment. Desirable Qualifications
Chartered Engineer (CEng). • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt. • Reliability, Asset Management or Leadership qualification.
Experience
Significant experience leading maintenance, reliability and facilities functions in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Proven track record of improving equipment reliability, asset performance and maintenance effectiveness.
Experience managing engineering budgets, contractors and service providers.
Strong knowledge of preventative, predictive and reliability-centred maintenance practices.
Experience supporting audits, inspections and engineering compliance activities. Leadership Competencies
Strong, visible leader capable of building high-performing and accountable teams.
Excellent coaching, mentoring and people development skills.
Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to drive change, influence outcomes and deliver results.
Strategic thinker with strong operational execution capability. Technical Competencies
Strong understanding of maintenance, reliability and asset management principles.
Knowledge of CMMS systems, engineering compliance and contractor management.
Skilled in root cause analysis, problem solving and performance improvement.
Good understanding of facilities, utilities and infrastructure management.
Commercially aware with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.
Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo
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