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Site Engineering Head - USFDA OSD Facility

India Permanent View Job Description
This role leads all site‑level engineering operations for a large USFDA‑regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, covering oral solids and sterile operations. Reporting into both Corporate Engineering and Plant Leadership, the position owns compliance, reliability, utilities, and engineering excellence at scale.
  • Lead engineering for a large, highly regulated USFDA formulation site
  • Enterprise‑scale role with authority over utilities, assets, and audits

About Our Client

Our client is a reputed pharmaceutical manufacturer operating USFDA‑approved formulation facilities, with a strong compliance track record across global regulatory bodies. The organization runs large, complex manufacturing operations and places high emphasis on engineering robustness, audit readiness, and operational discipline.

Job Description

  • Head the entire site engineering function, leading a team of 70+ engineers and technical staff.
  • Own engineering operations across process equipment, utilities, maintenance, and site infrastructure.
  • Act as the single‑point engineering leader for USFDA, MHRA, and EU audits, ensuring continuous compliance.
  • Drive engineering readiness, reliability, and lifecycle management for OSD and sterile manufacturing blocks.
  • Partner closely with Plant Head and Corporate Engineering on capex planning, upgrades, and technology deployment.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, documentation robustness, and audit preparedness at all times.
  • Strengthen automation, digitization, and system‑driven maintenance practices across the site.
  • Build a strong succession pipeline and a high‑performance engineering culture.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Engineering Head should have:

  • B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech (Mechanical or Electrical).
  • Currently an HOD Engineering / Site Engineering Head (minimum 2+ years in HOD role or equivalent large block ownership).
  • Direct reporting exposure to Plant Head / Corporate Engineering Head / Head Engineering.
  • Hands‑on experience facing USFDA audits within the last 3 years.
  • Prior exposure to multiple USFDA and MHRA/EU audits across previous organizations.
  • Strong experience with process equipment and utilities in oral solid dosage manufacturing
  • (injectables exposure is desirable; strong OSD background is acceptable).
  • Demonstrated stability with a minimum of 3+ years tenure in current and past roles.
  • Exposure to process automation, MES, or digitized manufacturing systems will be a strong advantage.
  • Background from reputed USFDA‑approved formulation manufacturing plants only.

What's on Offer

  • A site‑critical engineering leadership role in a globally regulated manufacturing environment.
  • High visibility with both corporate and plant leadership, influencing long‑term engineering strategy.
  • Opportunity to lead large‑scale teams, assets, and compliance programs.
  • A role suited for seasoned engineering leaders seeking scale, authority, and impact rather than incremental responsibility.



If you are passionate about engineering in the pharmaceutical industry and meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Quote job ref
JN-042026-6993387

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Manufacturing operations
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
India
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-042026-6993387

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