Engineering Manager at Lorache Consulting Limited

About the Role

• The Engineering Manager will lead the engineering function within the pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, ensuring reliable equipment performance, compliance with cGMP standards, and efficient execution of maintenance and engineering projects.
• This role is critical for maintaining uninterrupted production, driving continuous improvement, and supporting regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Engineering Operations & Maintenance:

• Oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs for all manufacturing and utility equipment.
• Ensure equipment qualification and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) is carried out in line with regulatory and QA requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that impact production, quality, or safety.

Project Management:

• Lead engineering projects, including equipment installation, plant upgrades, capacity expansion, and automation initiatives.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and ensure strict adherence.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and OEMs to ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.

Compliance & Regulatory:

• Ensure all engineering activities adhere to cGMP, GEP, WHO guidelines, OSHA standards, and applicable pharmaceutical regulations.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits, inspections, and compliance review.
• Support Quality Assurance during internal and external audits (e.g., NAFDAC, FDA, ISO).

Equipment & Facility Management:

• Ensure optimal performance of production equipment, HVAC systems, water treatment systems (e.g., purified water, WFI), compressed air systems, and other critical utilities.
• Monitor equipment performance metrics and implement continuous improvement actions.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead and mentor engineering supervisors, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
• Conduct performance reviews, assign responsibilities, and develop training plans for technical staff.
• Foster a culture of safety, discipline, and engineering excellence.

Continuous Improvement:

• Implement strategies for energy optimization, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Drive equipment reliability programs using tools such as root-cause analysis (RCA) and FMEA.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, HSE, and Supply Chain on improvement initiatives.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Advanced degree or certifications (COREN, PMP, Six Sigma) are an added advantage.

Experience:

• 10+ years of engineering experience in pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Minimum 5years in a supervisory or managerial role within an engineering/Maintenance department.
• Hands-on experience with pharmaceutical equipment, HVAC, clean rooms, and utilities.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements.
• Experience with CMMS and engineering documentation systems.
• Proficiency in equipment qualification, validation protocols, and maintenance programs.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership & people management
• Project & time management
• Strong communication and collaboration
• Attention to detail and regulatory mindset
• Decision‑making under pressure
• Technical and analytical thinking

Work Environment:

• Pharmaceutical production environment with cleanrooms, controlled areas, and strict safety/regulatory standards.
• Requires readiness to respond to emergency breakdowns and critical operations.