Engineering Manager

ROLE SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced and strategic Engineering Manager to oversee all engineering, maintenance, utilities, and infrastructure operations within our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring optimal equipment availability, plant reliability, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement, managing engineering budgets, and delivering capital projects. The role requires strong technical leadership and a thorough understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), maintenance management, utilities, and engineering operations within a regulated manufacturing environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and coordinate engineering, maintenance, utilities, automation, and technical teams to ensure efficient plant operations and high equipment reliability. Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programmes to minimise equipment breakdowns and production downtime. Ensure optimal availability, performance, and lifecycle management of production equipment, utility systems, and plant infrastructure. Establish and enforce engineering standards, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintenance systems in line with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements. Drive reliability-centred maintenance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and operational efficiency. Monitor engineering performance indicators, including equipment uptime, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR). Oversee utilities management and drive energy efficiency initiatives to optimise resource utilisation and reduce operating costs. Develop and manage engineering and maintenance budgets, capital expenditure (CAPEX), and spare parts inventory to ensure cost-effective operations. Plan and execute engineering projects, equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and budget compliance. Ensure engineering operations comply with applicable pharmaceutical manufacturing standards, environmental and safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines. Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Finance, and other departments to resolve technical challenges and support uninterrupted manufacturing operations. Manage relationships with equipment manufacturers, engineering consultants, contractors, and other external service providers to ensure quality service delivery. Lead, coach, and develop engineering personnel, establish performance objectives, and build technical capabilities and succession plans within the department. Identify opportunities for process optimisation, equipment upgrades, and engineering improvements to enhance plant performance and reliability. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor\'s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. A Master\'s degree in Engineering or Business Administration (MBA) will be an advantage. Minimum of ten (10) years of hands-on engineering experience, with at least five (5) years in a senior engineering leadership or management role. Proven experience in pharmaceutical, FMCG, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments. Demonstrated experience in maintenance management, utilities operations, engineering project execution, and GMP compliance. Professional membership of COREN, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), or other relevant professional bodies will be an advantage. KEY COMPETENCIES Strong technical leadership, team management, and personnel development skills. Excellent knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance, plant reliability, and asset lifecycle management. Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing utilities, engineering systems, and cGMP requirements. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills. Strong budget management, cost optimisation, and capital project management capabilities. Strategic thinking, planning, and execution skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple engineering priorities and drive continuous improvement. Strong understanding of engineering safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive remuneration and employee benefits. A challenging leadership role within an established pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation. Opportunities to drive engineering innovation and operational excellence. A supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth. Comprehensive medical insurance, pension, and other employee benefits.