Associate Director - Automation Engineering – Hybrid Manufacturing

Role Summary

The Associate Director-Automation Engineering is responsible for the supervision of the process control engineers and consultants that support the daily operations of the Hybrid facility. The role also oversees the productivity and development of the team to ensure reliable and compliant control applications and systems are used in manufacturing, and partners to influence and implement within the process control organization to support the process control technical agenda, business priorities, and compliance objectives. During the project delivery and startup phases (startup expected 2025 to 2028), leadership roles will be fluid and dynamic as the organization builds capabilities to support GMP operations and site culture.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Leadership
• Supervise and coach process control team, including performance reviews and development plans
• Staffing, including recruiting, resource planning, and succession planning
• Process control work coordination
• Review and monitor financial performance; commit to meeting targets
• Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Business Plan

• Operational Excellence
• Demonstrate a commitment to environmental, health, and safety
• Identify, track, and report key indicators of functional performance
• Ensure team operates in a state of compliance

• Organizational Capability
• Set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products
• Ensure focus by engineers and completion of critical assignments with monitoring and reporting
• Foster teamwork within the department and demonstrate interpersonal skills
• Maintain technical depth and rigor in deliverables
• Make independent decisions and network with others as appropriate
• Function as a leader and as a member of management teams

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum B.S. in Engineering with experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in API and Biologics manufacturing
• Required: 10+ years of experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing
• Preferred: Experience in design, development, commissioning, and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADA, DCS, and MES systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade, etc)
• Preferred: Experience as a member of group leadership in running the plant, including participation in management sub-teams

Skills

• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities
• Experience with process control standards, automation lifecycle, and compliance practices
• Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration across automation and compliance teams

Education

• B.S. in Engineering (required)