Associate Director, Facilities, Metrology

Catalent Pharma Solutions

. Support the manufacturing and process development organizations by developing and implementing preventive maintenance, on-demand maintenance, and engineering best practices.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeHarmans • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the manufacturing and process development organizations by developing and implementing preventive maintenance, on-demand maintenance, and engineering best practices.
Manage operational partnership with third party facilities support provider.
Drive implementation of site changes and facilitate day-to-day activities supporting 24/7 site operations performance to plan.
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams within Facilities and Metrology by setting clear goals.
Promote a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
Oversee resource planning, talent development, and succession planning for team capability and business continuity.
Champion safety, quality, and compliance initiatives while maintaining employee engagement and morale.
Act as a key member of the site leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and overall site performance initiatives.
Manage internal staff and third-party service providers to support preventive, on-demand, and metrology maintenance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

preventive maintenanceon-demand maintenanceengineering best practicesutility systemsmanufacturing systemsGMPquality complianceregulatory compliancemaintenance processesequipment design

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringteam developmentgoal settingcontinuous improvementemployee engagementstrategic planningperformance managementresource planningtalent development

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringEngineering ManagementEngineering Technology