The Senior Chief Engineer is the senior technical leader responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of all critical building systems supporting GMP manufacturing, laboratories, utilities, and infrastructure
Job Summary
The Senior Chief Engineer is the senior technical leader responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of all critical building systems supporting GMP manufacturing, laboratories, utilities, and infrastructure.
This role drives system reliability, leads engineering teams, maintains audit readiness, and ensures alignment with FDA, OSHA, environmental, and internal quality standards.
JLL offers a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health, including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions and paid parental leave.
Matching Summary
The Senior Chief Engineer is the senior technical leader responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of all critical building systems supporting GMP manufacturing, laboratories, utilities, and infrastructure.
Salary
$84,600 - $122,700 + Overtime compensation
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Lead emergency response
Maintain real-time readiness of critical systems
Provide technical direction and mentorship
Implement Reliability Centered Maintenance
Support regulatory audits
Track uptime and reliability metrics
Nice-to-have
Decisive and proactive leadership
High technical aptitude
Excellent communication and collaboration
Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking
High attention to documentation accuracy
Ownership mentality and continuous improvement
Key Requirements
7+ years of engineering, maintenance, mechanical, or utilities experience
3+ years in a supervisory, chief engineer, or senior technical leadership role
Experience in GMP, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other FDA-regulated environments
Proficiency with CMMS (Maximo preferred)
Ability to read engineering drawings, SOPs, and technical documentation
Work Rights
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship