Engineering Manager

Posted 05 December 2025
SalaryAU$180000 - AU$200000 per annum + Super, Bonus
LocationNewcastle
Job type Permanent, Full-time
DisciplineIndustrial & Technical
Reference180163

Job description

Engineering Manager is responsible for:

  • Leading all engineering, maintenance and utility operations at the site, including capital planning and execution,
    maintenance reliability, energy management, process automation, utility operations, site security and facilities
    management.
  • Supporting technical projects including continuous improvement and technical transfers.
    The Engineering Manager is a member of the Site Leadership team and drives key strategic initiatives to achieve site
    objectives for safety, quality, compliance, supply and continuous improvement.

  • POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
    Engineering:
  • Capital Projects:
  • Develop capital investment plan and budget to meet site strategies and prepare capital project
    applications.
  • Ensure that all capital projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the required quality.
  • Maintenance:
  • Develop and implement plant maintenance policies and procedures for equipment and facilities.
  • Develop and implement an effective reliability maintenance program to ensure the high availability of
    critical equipment.
  • Utilities and Facilities:
  • Manage the operation of utilities, including wastewater treatment, to ensure safe, reliable and efficient
    operations in compliance with regulations.
  • Manage resources, materials and energy consumption and drive the site sustainability program.
  • Manage site facilities including building maintenance, site security, gardening, pest control and other site
    services.
  • Ensure facilities, equipment and maintenance activities are fully compliant with GMP, Quality Systems,
    EHS SOPs and EHS regulations.
  • Promote the use of operational excellence tools to ensure competitive advantages in the industry.
  • Develop the engineering teams' capabilities, including the support of individual development plans and on-the-job
    training for staff.
  • Prepare department budgets and control engineering expenditures within approved budget
    Provide support and on-site leadership for colleagues reporting in to the Global Manufacturing Technology
    function.
  • Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement projects.
  • Support new product introductions, and transfers from other manufacturing sites.

  • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree.
  • Minimum 10 years professional experience in engineering, and team leadership in manufacturing sites, preferably
    in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

  • TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

  • Solid knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
  • Teamwork, collaboration, and the ability to build effective partnerships with both business and technical
    stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
  • Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks and complete multiple simultaneous projects on a deadline.
  • Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
  • Decision maker and great communicator who can present complex information in a simplified manner.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Be able to develop team members, achieve and optimize team performance.
  • Project engineering and project management experience


  • Site Located a commutable distance from Newcastle, NSW

Mark Waters
Senior Recruitment Consultant

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