Director, Facilities Engineering

Join us in developing pioneering therapies that aim to transform the treatment of CKD and change patients’ lives. Our technology is designed to treat diseased kidneys using a patient’s own cells and may prevent or delay dialysis or transplant.

The Engineering Director will lead Capital Project execution for ProKidney.  The Engineering team (AD + engineers) will report under this role.  The position will be responsible for technical execution of project deliverables and managing the staff.  This includes assessing the strengths/weaknesses of the team against the business needs and developing action plans to address.

The position needs to understand customer needs then delegate/monitor tasks to completion.  The Director must provide clear communication of goals/objectives to their team and results/updates to their stakeholders. 

The position will interface with external parties (design and construction partners) to execute technical elements.  The Director will be the SME for managing these relationships and practical understanding of construction project execution.

The role involves managing engineering projects across multiple facilities and ensuring compliance with cGMP standards and other regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and scheduling facility modifications, overseeing construction activities, and coordinating with various departments to improve processes and costs. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain procedures for design, construction, and commissioning of projects. 

• Manage project planning, including cost estimates and contracts. 

• Direct personnel and contractors for equipment installation and modifications. 

• Serve as the subject matter expert on engineering systems. 

• Collaborate with departments like Manufacturing and Quality to identify improvement projects. 

• Secure approvals for project justifications and manage engineering activity schedules. 

• Ensure compliance with cGMP during construction and facilitate documentation processes. 

• Maintain as-built documentation for all facilities. 

• Provide troubleshooting support and oversee environmental compliance efforts. 

• Track and communicate performance metrics. 

Staff Management: 

• Supervise engineering staff, ensuring quality of work and training. 

• Stay updated on industry standards and trends. 

Service Provider Coordination: 

• Build relationships with design and construction partners. 

• Ensure the quality of work performed by external partners. 

• Manage equipment handover to the maintenance team. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

Education/Training:  

• BS in Engineering. 

Experience:  

• 10+ years of pharma (or regulated industry) experience with 8+ years in professional and technical staff management with accountability for objectives and subsequent evaluation. 

Knowledge:  

• 10+ years of experience in facilities, maintenance and/or engineering 

Skills:  

• Solid background in facilities and project management. 

• Strong leadership and communication skills. 

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and resource challenges. 

• Organized and capable of providing concise, logical recommendations. 

ProKidney is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.