Associate Director, Engineering/ Directeur(trice) Associé(e), Ingénierie

Overview Job Description The Associate Director of Engineering is responsible for leading all engineering functions at the vaccine manufacturing site, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and company standards related to engineering integrity. This role oversees maintenance, capital projects, utilities, and engineering business systems to support the site’s mission of delivering high-quality vaccine products. The position requires strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Strategy Own the engineering function site-wide, ensuring adherence to all statutory requirements, GMPs, regulations, and company policies affecting engineering integrity and compliance. Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with site and corporate objectives, including site space planning and energy conservation initiatives. Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team (~11 direct reports), fostering a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and professional growth. Drive change management initiatives within the engineering function and across the site to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Foster strong working relationships across all site functions and with external partners, promoting collaboration, effective communication, and alignment of engineering goals with broader business objectives. Provide people management through coaching, mentoring, and performance development to build a motivated and capable engineering team. Maintenance & Operations Oversee maintenance and construction engineering support to ensure reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operation of all site equipment and infrastructure. Manage contractor relationships and performance to ensure quality, safety, and cost targets are met. Ensure the provision and optimization of critical utilities (electricity, steam, compressed air, purified water, etc.) and site effluent treatment systems. Monitor and improve engineering service quality, including minimizing equipment downtime and improving response times to production needs. Capital Projects & Asset Management Lead the Capital Delivery Team responsible for the planning, execution, commissioning, and qualification of all capital projects on site, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements. Oversee capital contractor management and ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards during project execution. Plan and implement asset recapitalization strategies to maintain and enhance site infrastructure and equipment in line with business goals. Compliance, Safety & Security Collaborate with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) team to proactively address all engineering-related safety and environmental concerns. Ensure facility security meets corporate requirements and supports safe, compliant operations. Maintain compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including timely completion of tests, inspections, and certifications. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support Support new product launches by providing engineering expertise and ensuring site readiness. Work closely with site leadership and management committee colleagues to develop policies, business processes, and strategic initiatives that improve site performance. Manage the overall engineering budget, including Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) expenses, ensuring cost control and financial accountability. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; Master’s degree preferred. 7-10 years’ experience in Animal Health, Pharmaceuticals, Fine Chemicals, and/or Food Industry. Professional Engineer designation or equivalent professional qualification required. Strong understanding of engineering regulations relevant to the site’s geographies. Additional Preferences Proven analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills. Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and be a self-starter. Proven ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail. Experience in validation activities related to aseptic processes, technology transfer, and process validation. Experience with the design, operation, maintenance, and/or regulatory compliance of pressure vessels in a GMP manufacturing environment. Familiarity with FMEA, QRM, P&ID, and PFD development. Experience in fermentation and cell technology equipment. Other Requirements Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and overtime as business needs require. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Equipment downtime related to engineering failures Employee engagement and retention within the engineering team, including staff development progress and leadership effectiveness as measured by regular feedback and performance reviews. Response time to production engineering requests Customer satisfaction scores for engineering services Compliance with statutory and regulatory inspections and tests Capital project delivery on time, scope, and budget Energy consumption and conservation metrics Contractor performance quality and cost We are proud to be a company that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. The Company is required to provide a reasonable salary estimate for this job in certain Canadian provinces. Final salary determinations will consider factors including location, skills, experience, and education. Expected CAD salary range: 97,600 to 165,900. Available benefits include bonuses, long-term incentives where applicable, health care and other insurance, retirement benefits, paid holidays, and vacation. All candidates must have legal work authorization to work in Canada prior to applying. Only candidates with valid work authorization, not requiring company sponsorship, will be considered. Required Skills Applied Engineering, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Driving Continuous Improvement, Engineering Principle, Engineering Standards, Estimation and Planning, Facilities Construction, GMP Operations, Interpersonal Relationships, Management Process, Manufacturing Quality Control, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Mentoring Staff, People Leadership, Social Collaboration, Technical Calculations, Technical Problem-Solving, Technical Transfer Preferred Skills Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Secondary Language Le Directeur Associé de l’Ingénierie est responsable de la direction de toutes les fonctions d’ingénierie sur le site de fabrication de vaccins, en garantissant la conformité aux normes légales, réglementaires et internes relatives à l’intégrité de l’ingénierie. Ce poste supervise la maintenance, les projets d’investissement, les utilités et les systèmes d’affaires d’ingénierie afin de soutenir la mission du site qui est de fournir des produits vaccinaux de haute qualité. Le rôle exige un leadership stratégique, une excellence opérationnelle et un fort accent sur la sécurité, la qualité et la rentabilité. Responsabilités clés et sections associées (en français) sont incluses à titre informatif et conformes au contenu anglais ci-dessus. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc. disclaims unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the company. No fee will be paid where an agency referral lacks an existing agreement. Where agency agreements exist, introductions are position-specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: Domestic VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): Yes Job Posting End Date: 01/20/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day before the listed job posting end date. Please apply no later than the day before the end date.* #J-18808-Ljbffr