Head of Global Engineering
We are searching for a Global Corporate Head - Engineering to drive engineering excellence across our manufacturing network. This strategic role will set the engineering vision, strengthen reliability, ensure governance, and build capability across our manufacturing network.
What you will lead
* Engineering teams across 6 sites as a functional lead
* CapEx planning, asset reliability & performance improvement
* Global engineering projects, maintenance & asset management
* Process Safety governance, compliance & global standardization
* Automation & digital transformation
What you will do
* Provide strategic leadership to the Global Engineering Function, overseeing all Engineering Projects, Maintenance programs, and long-term asset management initiatives across the network
* Lead global Process Safety governance, ensuring robust engineering standards, compliance, technical assessments, and uniform implementation of best practices across all sites
* Drive the Operational Technology (OT) and digital transformation agenda, enabling modernization, automation, and enhanced connectivity to support efficiency, data integrity, and future-ready operations
* Strengthen asset reliability and performance, oversee capital planning and execution (CapEx), and build engineering capability through global frameworks, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Provide strategic direction, coaching, and functional support to engineering teams across 8 manufacturing sites in India, China, Europe, and the Americas, ensuring alignment, operational excellence, and consistent engineering performance worldwide
* Foster a high-performance culture focused on safety, efficiency and continuous improvement
* Partner closely with site and corporate teams to ensure alignment, compliance, and operational excellence
Requirements
* 15+ years of experience in API/Pharma engineering
* Proven experience managing multi-country engineering operations
* Strong exposure to global engineering governance, process safety, and CapEx
* Ability to lead cross-functional and cross-geography teams
* Experience in OT, automation, or digital engineering will be an advantage
Key enabler for this role
Strong stakeholder management and strategic thinking skills.
How to apply
Please submit your application via the ‘apply’ button and upload your CV & cover letter in English. We also ask you to include information on your current remuneration. Only applications with CV and Cover Letter will be considered.
For more detailed information about the role and the Recruitment & Selection process, you can contact us via HRSpain@centrient.com. We invite you to visit our website www.centrient.com for information about our company.
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