At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering teams to enhance biopharmaceutical production and ensure compliance.
- Company: Join a cutting-edge biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and reliability.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 35 days holiday, and a generous pension plan.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equal opportunities and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on smart manufacturing strategies in a state-of-the-art facility.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering with experience in automated facilities and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Own the manufacturing engineering backbone that powers reliable and compliant biopharmaceutical production across multiple microbial and mammalian manufacturing suites. As Senior Director, Operations Engineering, you will lead site-wide Asset Maintenance and Reliability, Automation/Operational Technology (OT) and Validation enabling robust, safe, efficient, and inspection-ready GMP.
You will lead the functional teams delivering asset maintenance and reliability, automation and Operation Technology, and validation and compliance. Through these teams you will define and execute:
- the site asset strategy and reliability program for equipment, utilities, and clean systems.
- The site automation architecture and lifecycle aligned with IT/IS policies; set OT standards and cybersecurity and utilities validation (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ/PV); maintain the site Validation Master Plan and traceability.
- Enforce robust engineering change, commissioning, and handover; maintain accurate technical documentation, drawings, and asset registers.
- Set strategies for Operations Engineering, across these multi‑disciplinary teams that allows our organisation to be fit for purpose and ready for our growth ambition.
Lead a team of experienced engineers, setting objectives, developing talent, and building.
What you’ll bring:
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Chemical, or related); advanced degree desirable.
- Proven track record improving uptime, reliability, and compliance in complex, automated facilities.
- Deep knowledge of clean utilities, GMP‑critical systems, validation, and data integrity.
- Strong people leadership with an EHS and quality‑first mindset; effective cross‑functional expertise with platforms such as DeltaV/Siemens; familiarity with engineering standards and utilities.
- Experience building high‑performing teams and leaders across maintenance, automation/OT, and Continuous Improvement and reliability engineering (RCM, TPM) experience.
Why join us:
- Lead the full engineering value chain with substantial autonomy and visible impact on supply, compliance, and cost.
- Shape smart manufacturing and reliability strategies across a state‑of‑the‑art biologics site.
- Competitive salary, with 35 days holiday (Not including Public Holidays), annual incentive plan and up to 21% on your pension.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
Senior Director, Operations Engineering in Billingham employer: Fujifilm
As a Senior Director of Operations Engineering at our state-of-the-art biologics site in Billingham, you will be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises innovation and compliance in biopharmaceutical production. We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a commitment to employee development, ensuring you have the resources and support to thrive in your role. Join us to lead high-performing teams and shape the future of smart manufacturing in a culture that values diversity and equal opportunity.
