Engineering Manager

**Scientific Product**s **an **ATS Life Science**s** company is looking for an **Engineering Manager, EU **to join the team.

As we continue to grow and provide leading edge products to our customers, we understand hiring the right people and treating them well is critical to our success. There are many reasons to join the Scientific Products team.
- We provide a wide range of innovative and high quality scientific products that improve people's lives
- We are customer focused and value our teams expertise.
- We respect each other and foster a collaborative work environment
- We innovate and are open to change
- We are responsible and accountable, we act with integrity
- WE LIKE WHAT WE DO

The Engineering Manager will work closely with Project Management, Applications Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations, Service teams, Technical Director and multi-discipline Engineering functions, both locally and at sister company sites, to develop and deliver customer and internal projects. Manages a team of 20 across mechanical, electrical and controls engineers, to deliver approximately 20 projects annually, with project value ranging between $1m and $10m. The focus of the site is production of filling and closing machines for vials, syringes and bottles for pharmaceutical products. It is key that this person has experience in Equipment Design.

Responsible for optimizing design methods and providing engineering leadership for the safe production of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment at the lowest possible costs. Beginning with quotation of new project opportunities through design / build / validation / production release of aseptic primary packaging equipment, and for vial washing and processing systems. Focus is also required to help move SP to the next level in engineering design and execution, implementing a configure to order mentality through team development and critical review, plus improving all areas of work using LEAN tools from the ATS Business Model.

**Additional Information**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for all engineering project costs, maintaining schedules and the effective management of the engineering group
- Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements and workflow, and the design layout of equipment/workspace for maximum efficiency. Confers with planning and design teams concerning product design and fabrications to ensure efficient production methods.
- Estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions. Confers with engineering and other teams regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production processes. Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential
- Responsible for cGMP and GAMP5 design programs, execution thereof, and contributions and adherence to the QPP
- This position initiates, develops and implements innovative and cost effective designs for systems, sub systems and components of technologically complex equipment used in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Maintains up to date knowledge of standards and regulations influencing aseptic packaging

Experience/Qualifications:

- Business fluency in Spanish and English, verbal and written is a requirement for this role. Fluency in the Catalan language us an advantage but not a requirement
- Knowledge and understanding of the following standards and regulations: EudraLex Vol 4 EU Annex 1, FDA cGMP, ISPE, GAMP5, ASME BPE, ISO 14644, and GHS
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to drive change in a fast paced work environment
- Proven track record of creating, implementing and/or sustaining a lean operation
- Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel,Outlook, Project, Powerpoint and visio
- Proficient with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM Suites
- Sound working knowledge of ERP systems
- Has the ability to energize and motivate people and to effectively communicate with all levels of the business
- Strong organization and project management skills
- Has led organizations with a high level of integrity and accountability
- Excellent oral and written communication skills