Mechanical Engineering Supervisor

Who We Are

The IMA Group is a world leader in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for processing and packaging pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, tea and coffee products, as well as in industrial process automation. We are constantly focused on innovation: through significant investments in R&D and ongoing dialogue with customers, local communities, and the supply chain, we promote an environmentally conscious approach aimed at achieving sustainable development. Our history is marked by steady growth, also supported by continuous investment in people and skills development. With more than 7,000 employees 59% in Italy and 41% worldwide we are present in over 80 countries.

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IMA Life North America is a company within the IMA Group that specialises in providing aseptic processing and freeze-drying solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. IMA Life North America is part of IMA Life, a business unit focusing on the pharmaceutical sector who delivers advanced technologies for filling, lyophilisation and isolation, ensuring maximum sterility and product integrity for customers around the globe. 

The Role

Primary Responsibilies:

1. Responsible for the mechanical design of the freeze dryer system and in helping to achieve successful project execution.
2. Responsible for supervising the work of the mechanical engineering function as it relates to the mechanical design of freeze drying and associated equipment, including: approval, revision and interpretation of technical specifications on mechanical systems for freeze dryers; definition and estimation of materials required for service and for production; and, offer support of general freeze dryer specification and design for the sales force and management.  Ensure that all departmental activity complies with required national, legislative and customer standards.
3. Has mechanical drafters/designer, mechanical engineers, and material specialists reporting directly to him/her. The ME supervisor reports directly to the Engineering Manager. The ME Supervisor will also work closely and collaborate with other department supervisors to develop common department tools used for design, planning and scheduling.
4. Work with Chief Engineers and Project Managers to determine resource needs for successful project execution.
5. Guide, train, and enforce all company policies, including ISO and all Safety and Environmental policies.
6. Determine training needs for the mechanical engineering group and develop a training plan.
7. Prepare and present monthly reports for projects.
8. Schedule resources for successful project execution based on company directives.
9. Lead project design reviews and safety reviews for controlled design.
10. Provide Personal Performance Reviews to direct reports.
11. Responsible along with all employees for always acting in a manner which promotes the health and safety of all personnel in direct and indirect employ, visitors to IMA Life and users of IMA equipment. 

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor of Science, in Mechanical Engineering required
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering required 
• A minimum of 3 years of management/supervisory experience (Clear people management capabilities should be evident)
• Experience with Autodesk Suite (Inventor and AutoCAD)
• Experience with PLM (Vault preferred), ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Knowledge of the operating principles and procedures of an international capital equipment manufacturing operation (including purchasing, materials control, engineering, production, project management, testing and quality assurance).
• First-hand experience with customers during the specification, design, construction and testing of technically complex industrial equipment.
• Travel as required. (typically less than 10%)

What Will Set You Apart

• Knowledge of the freeze-drying process and/or pharmaceutical applications and the associated plant, control, and legislative parameters (preferred)
• Experience with international and domestic pressure vessel codes (ASME, PED) (preferred)
• Availability to travel domestic and international

Compensation Package

$120,000-135,000

Bonus

What We Offer

• GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: dynamic, flexible, avantguarde in a multinational and multicultural context.
• DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CULTURE: promoted through the Corporate Code of Ethics and dedicated programs.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING: as a strategic asset for the development and motivation of people.
• WELLBEING: flexible working, health insurance, are just some of our initiatives to support the well-being of people and their families.

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