Senior Facilities Manager, Reliability - Site based Redmond, WA

Job Title: Senior Facilities Manager, Reliability

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 8am till 5pm

About Us: this is who we are

At Just Evotec Biologics, we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team, we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We're on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn't just encouraged—it’s celebrated.

Are you someone who asks questions, seeks answers, and isn't afraid to go deeper? #BeCureious with us and see where your curiosity can take you!

The Role: / your challenge, …in our journey

We’re looking for a passionate and curious Senior Facilities Manager, Reliability to join our team. If you’re excited by new challenges, solving complex problems, and learning every step of the way, you might just be the perfect fit. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories.

As a Senior Facilities Manager, Reliability at Just Evotec Biologics, you'll have the freedom to ask the hard questions, think outside the box, and find creative solutions that push us forward. It’s a role where your curiosity will fuel both your personal growth and the success of the team.

Just Evotec Biologics is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and driven Reliability Engineering, Sr. Manager Facilities that desires a significant opportunity to improve worldwide access to biotherapeutics. This position plays a key role in enhancing the reliability, continuous improvement, and equipment availability of JPOD and JPLANT manufacturing and support equipment. The Reliability Engineering, Sr. Manager Facilities will act as a central liaison across operations, facilities maintenance, manufacturing, automation, quality assurance, validation, and utilities engineering—driving cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement in equipment performance and system reliability.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintenance Coordination: Schedule and document maintenance related services for manufacturing equipment activities, including facilities and utilities.

• Operational Efficiency: Actively partner and communicate with key internal/external stakeholders to develop a maintenance strategy and definition of facilities maintenance activities within the manufacturing, QC, PD and utilities and facilities areas.

• Technical Expertise: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for facilities and utilities reliability centered maintenance for control systems; including support to predictive maintenance to main electrical distribution systems and life safety systems to ensure full compliance with the good facilities management guidelines and regulations.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop maintenance strategies, plans, SOPs, parts lists, BOMs, and frequency schedules for new and modified equipment.

• Collaborate with safety, quality engineering, and manufacturing teams to perform equipment assessments.

• Review, improve, and update maintenance SOPs, parts lists, BOMs, and ensure CMMS data integrity for existing equipment.

• Analyze CMMS data to identify trends and prioritize areas for improvement.

• Conduct functional equivalency assessments for spare parts.

• Support or lead equipment troubleshooting efforts in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and facilities maintenance team.

• Lead and facilitate Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

• Drive Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) improvement initiatives within assigned areas.

• Serve as the Reliability Engineering subject matter expert (SME) during audits.

• Lead the implementation of predictive maintenance technologies to enhance equipment up time.

• Participate in technical reviews for equipment design projects.

• Contribute to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and commissioning of new or modified equipment as needed.

• Identify and lead cost, waste, and energy reduction opportunities.

• Lead carbon footprint reduction initiatives.

• Manage assigned tasks related to change control, Quality CAPAs, and Safety CAPAs.

• Track, maintain, and publish maintenance performance metrics/statistics.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Minimum 10 years plus of experience in pharmaceutical facilities maintenance management and 5 years plus of direct or indirect leadership experience preferred

• Proficient in the use and administration of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs; In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility

• Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body.

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills. Able to effectively lead cross-functional meetings and effectively engage management

• Strong Facilities Management background of GMP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing operations

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft office

• Proactively looks for opportunities to educate group and external departments

• Able to influence within the organization and provide leadership to the team

• Ability to multi-task in a highly dynamic and diverse environment

• Must be knowledgeable with respect to the operation and maintenance of the manufacturing facilities

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of manufacturing equipment and utilities process, using P&Id’s, equipment manuals, specifications, and standard operating procedures

• Use proper judgment when deciding about the scope of work for any corrective work order

• Possess good mechanical knowledge and skills

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and prioritize maintenance related issues with managers, manufacturing, Facilities and Engineering, QC, supply chain, CMMS, cleaning, and QA personnel

Why Join Us:

• Growth Opportunities: We’re a company that believes in continuous learning and development. Whether it’s professional courses, mentorship, or new projects, we’ll help you grow.

• Flexible Work Environment: We offer flexible work options to help you balance your professional and personal life. Site based role.

• Inclusive Culture: We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is valued, and curiosity is encouraged.

• Innovative Projects: You’ll have the chance to work on groundbreaking initiatives and cutting-edge technology in an atmosphere where your curiosity is the key to success.

• A Place for Big Ideas: We don’t just talk about thinking outside the box—we throw the box away. If you’ve got ideas, we want to hear them.

Are You Still Curious?

If you’ve read this far, then chances are you’ve got a curious mind—just like us. So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply today. We can’t wait to see where your curiosity leads you—and how it will shape the future of Just Evotec Biologics.

Let your curiosity guide your career—#BeCurious and explore the endless possibilities at Just Evotec Biologics!

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $92,400 to $126,500; Base salary offered may vary depending on the individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.