Associate Director, Facilities – Metrology

Role Overview

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams within Facilities and Metrology by setting clear goals, providing feedback, and fostering collaboration.
• Promote a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee resource planning, talent development, and succession planning to ensure team capability and business continuity.
• Champion safety, quality, and compliance initiatives while maintaining high levels of employee engagement and morale.
• Act as a key member of the site leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, capital project prioritization, and overall site performance initiatives.
• Manage internal staff and third-party service providers to support preventive, on-demand, and metrology maintenance across 24/7 operations.
• Direct implementation of maintenance programs that optimize equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and ensure operational continuity.
• Maintain readiness to respond to after-hours operational escalations and support emergency repairs.
• Perform hands-on work as needed, including supervising maintenance activities, contractors, and ensuring documentation accuracy.
• Oversee execution of capital projects, ensuring alignment with design-for-manufacturing principles, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; (Engineering, Engineering Management, or Engineering Technology)
• Minimum of 7 years of experience implementing facilities and engineering best practices
• Experience in hands on implementation and support of utility/manufacturing systems within a highly regulated cleanroom manufacturing environment is required
• 5 or more years related work experience with a GMP Bio-Pharma maintenance/ engineering organization, preferred
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience, including performance management and people development
• Experience in compliance Regulations that apply to Quality, Regulatory Compliance (21 CFR Part 11), Environmental Health and Safety, as well as have knowledge of standards related to maintenance processes, construction, equipment design and implementation into global medical device manufacturing facilities
• Experience representing Facilities in audits and Inspections both front and back room.

Benefits

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K
• 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes