Asset Management - Principal Engineer

About the role

ThePrincipal Engineer, Asset Management,is responsible forexecution of asset lifecycle management standards, processes, and practices across Engineering and Facilities. This role ensures assets are managed in a compliant, reliable, and cost-effective manner throughout their lifecycle.

Reporting to the Director, Engineering Systems, Technology & Reporting, this rolesupportsglobalasset and equipmentmanagement,globalperformance andreliability,andassociatedequipmentstrategy.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ownsexecution of asset lifecycle management practices from design through retirement.

• Ensuresoptimalmaintenance strategiesin accordance withpreventive, predictive, or proactivestrategies.

• Monitorsasset and equipment performance as well as networkindicators (e.g.GMP non-conformance or safety event)to ensure performance criteria are met.

• Leadsorparticipatesin root cause analysis effortsand manages applicable corrective and preventive actions.

• Definesand appliesasset management standards, criticality models, and best practices.

• Owns applicabledocumentation (Standard Operating Procedures, Engineering Standards, Guidancedocuments, etc.).

• Ensureschanges to asset management remain aligned withequipment-specificGMP validatedfoundation as well asdesign safety controls.

• Plans end-of-life asset strategy to ensureminimal unfavorable impact toclients.

• Ensuresasset data supports inspections, audits, and regulatory requirements.

• PartnerswithCMMSowner,global system owners, anddata teams to enable lifecycle insightsandperformance optimization.

• Enablesasset reliability, maintenance optimization, and lifecycle cost analysis.

• Drivesconsistency and standardization of asset management practices across sites.

• Solicits network best practicesas well as internal and external benchmarking to ensureassets areoptimallymaintainedandperformaccording touser requirements.

• Strategically deploys Artificial Intelligence to improvecompliant equipment performance as well as improve network-wide understanding of equipment-relateddesign, build,operate, and retire information.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science or Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field

• 12-17 years of work experience in the related field

Preferred/ Good to haveQualifications

• Experience supportingassets andequipment within a highly regulated environment whereappropriatemaintenanceand change control arecritical.

• Experiencemanagingfacility and manufacturingassetand asset maintenanceprograms.

• Demonstrated experience improvingasset performance, reliability, and value using data andcollaborating withequipment engineering subject matter experts.

• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles to business processes, problems, and decisions.

• Proven experience managing multiple priorities, interdependencies, and competing demands whilemaintainingstrong execution discipline.

• Data-driven mindset with experience using metrics, analytics, or insights to guide decisions and continuous improvement.

• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, including the ability to lead outcomes without direct authority.

• Experience partnering with Technology, Operations(e.g.Manufacturingand Engineering), Quality, Compliance, and Business stakeholders in regulated environments.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical, system, or data-driven topics to diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated capability to support change management, user adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strongexpertisein data governance, analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI), and collaboration tools (e.g.,Teams,SharePoint).

• Demonstrated experience translating client needs into program-controlled business processes.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional, and fast-paced global environment.

• Demonstrated experience leading global teams and partnering with enterprise Technology organizations.

• Experience working across regions and time zones with cultural awareness and adaptability.