Associate Director Engineering

Are you ready to lead a team of professional engineers in a dynamic and evolving environment? As an Associate Director Engineering, you'll provide technical and project management support across a portfolio of projects, focusing on process equipment for manufacturing assets and capital improvement resources.

You'll apply best practices and data-driven improvement techniques to optimize and stabilize equipment, ensuring robust and compliant design intent. Collaborate with Technical Leads, Engineering Leads, and Maintenance Managers to enhance compliance and asset robustness. Join the PET Engineering Team and be part of the Macclesfield Engineering Leadership Team.

Accountabilities:

Ethical conduct and compliance.

Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.Stay updated on relevant policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and codes of business.Participate in training and know where to find necessary knowledge.Apply policies and procedures effectively, seeking support when needed.Do not permit exceptions to required procedures without prior approval.

Fiscal and financial awareness.

Manage budget responsibilities within compliance framework standards.Adhere to financial tools and processes.Track and control workforce and non-manpower spend within budget.Improve PET costs awareness.

People management.

Optimize performance outcomes of direct reports.Manage holiday cover, absence management, and O/T effectively.Ensure quality performance management, personal development, and reward processes.Coach for high performance and development.Address underperformance promptly in line with AZ principles.Lead the team effectively during times of change.

Engagement.

Stay informed about AstraZeneca's internal and external business environment.Understand AstraZenecas mission, strategy, objectives, priorities, products, and business model.Set clear goals for the team and connect them to organizational success.Promote open dialogue and effective communication within the team.

Compliance.

Monitor and maintain compliance with cGMP, SHE, SOX, and business procedures.Ensure adherence to Quality & Compliance Standards for validation and change control.

Project and capital management.

Provide engineering project management support for asset improvement and capital investments.Deliver priority improvements through data analysis.Build strong networks with suppliers.Sponsor compliance improvement projects.

Control Changes to the Production System, Asset Base, and Qualification/Validation Status.

Manage change controls and projects that are technically complex or cross multiple areas.Support maintenance of qualified/validated asset status.

Essential Skills/Experience:

Significant & relevant delivery experience of assets & process improvement practices within a highly regulated environmentChartered Engineer with an appropriate engineering institution (or equivalent)Relevant technical/engineering degree or relevant experienceDMAIC and associated toolsExperience taking new assets into commercial operationProject experienceExcellent Collaborator ManagementExperience of maintaining assets ensuring legal compliance

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Expertise in deploying process improvement in a highly regulated environmentApplication of six sigma processGreen belt or higherPharma Aseptic experience on filling lines or packingGMP exposure

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can foster trust and make our sites more than just a workplace. With exciting challenges every day, we empower our teams to embrace Lean practices and sustainable approaches. Our supportive team culture ensures everyone's voice is heard, driving innovation and collaboration across diverse functions. We lead by example, inspiring our teams to achieve ambitious goals while contributing to life-changing outcomes for patients.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now to join our team!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.