Engineer III, Facilities

MannKind is committed to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutic products for patients living with endocrine and orphan lung diseases. We are on a mission to give people control of their health and the freedom to live life.

At MannKind, our employees are our number one asset, and we foster a tight-knit community where each of us plays a critical role in our collective success. We strive to provide a work environment where diversity of background, thought and perspective is valued and respected. Our team is also energized by the company's entrepreneurial spirit that provides an environment in which you can evolve ideas quickly and nimbly.

Our Values serve as the foundation of MannKind's culture. They define who we are, how we act, and guide our interactions every day-both with each other and the customers we serve. At MannKind, you will work with people who are experts in their fields, see challenges as opportunities, are tenacious and push boundaries, bring creative and solutions-based thinking forward, and always believe in winning together.

Job Summary:

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all building systems, particularly HVAC, Purified Water and Utility systems are designed, installed, commissioned, maintained and operated in accordance with MannKind's requirements. Emphasis will be on projects and new equipment installations. The Facilities Engineer is responsible for supporting the Facilities Maintenance team and helping to identify and implement building system upgrades. Often engage outside service providers to complete tasks and therefore is required to manage the resources, define requirements and review results. The position will be responsible for executing long term capital strategy and project budgets, managing capital projects, and writing Capital Authorization Requests.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify, initiate, and execute projects that improve the facility or manufacturing processes, provide greater functionality, add new capabilities, or correct deficiencies
• Provide technical assessments, conceptual designs and outline specifications
• Work with facility mechanics to monitor and maintain building systems
• Work individually or within an engineering team to proactively identify building system deficiencies and opportunities for improvement
• Work cooperatively with outside engineering and construction firms to establish/communicate project timelines and milestones and drive projects to meet them
• Manage and maintain detailed drawings
• Complete necessary documentation such as opening deviations, performing investigations, writing change controls and writing SOP's
• Develop facility plans, specifications, and cost estimates for modifications, new developments, or equipment upgrades. Use CAD software and engineering principles to design and communicate technical specifications
• Supervise activity of consultants, outside engineering firms, vendors and contractors, assuring safe and proper installations to protect facility assets
• Ensure that drawings and Engineering Turnover Packages (ETOPs) are provided for all projects, and maintain the Engineering Documentation Library
• Ensure projects comply with OSHA, EPA, CT DEEP and other governmental requirements
• Responsible for observing all Company, Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines

Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the work listed above and may include other assignments as necessary.

Requirements:

• BA/BS in a technical discipline with 6-8 years of experience in a regulated pharmaceutical environment or an equivalent combination of training and related experience
• Minimum BS degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with building systems and equipment including electrical, compressed air, water, HVAC, and waste systems
• Experience managing engineering projects from inception to completion
• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

(Where reference is made to regulatory environment requirements and/or compliance this includes all applicable regulations i.e. FDA, ISO 13485, European requirements, etc.)