Engineering Manager

Are you ready for a new beginning

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We're here to better our world with biology.

• Basic & Detailed Engineering Ownership
• Lead the development and coordination of the Basic Engineering Design Package (BEDP) including PFDs, block layouts, utility summaries, and high-level specs.
• Transition into and manage Detailed Engineering, ensuring timely delivery of :
• Civil, architectural, and structural drawings
• Equipment & utility layouts
• Electrical SLDs, MCC designs
• HVAC zoning and cleanroom layouts
• Instrumentation and automation schematics
• Ensure design completeness, constructability, and compliance with project requirements and pharma standards.
• Multi-Block / Multi-Track Design Integration
• Coordinate across multiple project tracks / blocks, each managed by separate Project Managers.
• Ensure design interfaces (utilities, corridors, control systems, power supply, etc.) between blocks are identified, owned, and resolved during the design stage.
• Consolidate design issues from various blocks and drive unified solutions to prevent misalignment or duplication.
• Cross-Disciplinary Engineering Coordination
• Align and integrate inputs from all engineering disciplines :
• Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, HVAC, Instrumentation, Automation, EHS
• Ensure no scope is missed due to siloed working or miscommunication.
• Conduct interdisciplinary design reviews to resolve conflicts and close open points across packages.
• Design Progress Tracking & Timeline Acceleration
• Drive the engineering master schedule with strict milestone adherence.
• Track design deliverables across consultants and internal teams.
• Identify areas for early engineering closure to support procurement and reduce construction lead times.
• Early Issue Identification & Risk Mitigation
• Anticipate technical bottlenecks and resolve them before they impact procurement or construction.
• Facilitate decision-making forums and escalate blockers early.
• Manage and close RFIs, inter-discipline queries, and open technical issues promptly.
• Constructability & Robustness Assurance
• Ensure the design is practical, buildable, and considers site execution needs.
• Incorporate lessons learned and operational feedback to avoid post-installation rework.
• Validate all buildings and systems for long-term operability, maintainability, and compliance.
• Vendor, Consultant & Package Alignment
• Lead coordination with EPCM firms, design consultants, and package vendors.
• Oversee technical bid evaluations (TBEs), design freeze, and vendor drawing approvals.
• Ensure engineering consultants deliver per contract timelines and quality expectations.
• GMP, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• Enforce engineering compliance with GMP, safety, fire norms, cleanroom standards, and regulatory codes.
• Align engineering deliverables with validation and documentation readiness (DQ, IQ, OQ).
• Interface with Quality, Regulatory, and Validation teams for design impact assessment.

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Skills Required

Risk Mitigation, Instrumentation, Regulatory Compliance, Detailed Engineering, Automation