Hiring: Director, Technical Services Company: Evonik Location: Birmingham, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:57:02 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: cGMP, FDA Regulations, ISO, EHS, RAGAGEP, Validation, Preventive Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Facilities & Utilities, Capital Projects, Engineering Budgets, Asset Management, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Cross-functional Collaboration, Leadership Development Experience: - 10+ years of engineering, maintenance, or technical operations experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other cGMP manufacturing environments - 5+ years of management experience preferred - Proven leadership experience managing engineering, maintenance, facilities, or technical services teams in a regulated manufacturing environment Required Skills: - Lead Engineering, Facilities, Validation, and Maintenance organizations supporting cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing - Develop, mentor, and build high-performing engineering and maintenance teams through coaching, workforce planning, and leadership development - Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, ISO, EHS, RAGAGEP, and Evonik global engineering standards - Oversee preventive maintenance, reliability, utilities, facilities, and engineering operations to maximize equipment uptime and manufacturing performance - Manage site capital projects, engineering budgets, operating costs, and long-term asset planning - Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve manufacturing reliability - Develop strategic plans for facility expansion, manufacturing capacity, equipment upgrades, and implementation of new technologies - Build and maintain relationships with engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, automation vendors, contractors, and service providers - Support customer audits, regulatory inspections, client visits, and business development activities - Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Validation, Supply Chain, HR, and senior leadership to achieve production, safety, and business objectives - Strong knowledge of FDA cGMP regulations, validation, facility utilities, reliability engineering, preventive maintenance, and engineering compliance preferred - Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization - Demonstrated experience driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, safety initiatives, and strategic workforce development Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline); advanced degree preferred - Experience managing capital projects, engineering budgets, asset management, and long-range facility planning Compensation: - Performance related pay - Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues - Opportunity for personal and professional development Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!