Almirall is a leading global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Barcelona, specializing in medical dermatology. Founded in 1943, the company focuses on providing innovative solutions for skin health, covering a wide range of conditions from psoriasis to actinic keratosis. With a presence in over 21 countries and a workforce of approximately 1,900 employees, Almirall is a key player in the European pharmaceutical sector and is listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange.

As a Spanish-founded company with its global headquarters in Barcelona, Almirall offers a unique blend of local heritage and international reach. The company maintains significant R&D and manufacturing facilities in the Barcelona area, making it a hub for scientific and technical talent. For international professionals, Almirall provides a diverse and collaborative environment where English is frequently used in global functions, along with structured trainee programs and opportunities for career progression in specialized fields like biotechnology and clinical development.

Founded in 1943 in Barcelona, Almirall began as a local pharmaceutical firm before expanding internationally through strategic acquisitions and a focus on R&D. It went public on the Spanish Stock Exchange in 2007 and has since pivoted its core strategy to become a global leader in medical dermatology.

Maintenance Engineer Manager

Almirall

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Job Description

We're building the future of medical dermatology by focusing on unmet patient needs and giving people the space to think independently, take ownership and make an impact that matters.

Our purpose is simple: to transform patients' lives by addressing real needs. We work with care, act with courage, keep things simple and focus our innovation where it makes a difference.

Recognised as a Top Employer in Spain since 2008 and in Germany since 2025, we continue to invest in an environment where people can grow and move forward.

If you care differently, you belong here.

Would you like to join our Industrial Operations team as a Maintenance Engineer Manager?

If you are interested in production environments and being part of a leading industry, this position is an opportunity for you!

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Engineer Manager for our Sachets Unit, whose mission will be to ensure the correct operation of the pharmaceutical plant.

MISSION

Carry out the preventive maintenance plan for the assigned production machinery, with the collaboration of the mechanics from the operational team. Provide support for major repairs, changes, and improvements whose dedication and/or complexity do not allow them to be carried out by the operational team itself. Periodically analyze machine operating data to establish actions. Take responsibility for the adequacy of machinery documentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Define and monitor the execution of the preventive maintenance plan in terms of timing and quality.
Support the operational team in major repairs, changes, and improvements whose dedication and/or complexity do not allow them to be carried out by the operational team itself.
Monitor and audit the work performed by the operational team specialists.
Ensure the correct allocation of reports (PDS, OT) within the CMMS, auditing the agreed information (type of intervention, cause of failure, intervention time, etc.).
Periodically analyze machine operating data (corrective OT, downtime indices, spare parts usage, etc.) to establish action plans (modifications, general overhaul, changes in the preventive maintenance plan, etc.) to increase equipment availability.
Define and update the list of spare parts to be kept in the spare parts warehouse.
Maintenance of machinery documentation.
Manage the execution of tests: new formats, packaging material.
Manage the development of relevant improvements and machinery reforms and their change control.
Define and approve the dimensional characteristics and materials to be used in new presentations and formats of the manufacturing and packaging machines.
Be responsible for keeping the skeleton information of their machinery updated.
Support other roles (engineering, QA, etc.) on machinery-related issues (qualifications, new projects, etc.).
Periodic calibration of production equipment instruments.
Design and management of the calibration plan.
Inform the operational team of faulty instruments for repair.
Manage the acquisition of formats on existing lines.
Manage improvements in existing equipment.
Comply with GMP, GLP, GDP standards or those corresponding according to current legislation. Communicate any non-compliance to the person performing it and, considering the severity and repetition, also to the role responsible for compliance with these standards.
Comply with safety and environmental standards collected in the different procedures, guides, and work instructions, as well as bring to the attention of those responsible any situations or actions that may imply a risk in the processes they develop, both for their own safety and for those of other people who may be affected by their professional activity.
Participate and be a driver in the continuous improvement and innovation of the processes in which their role is involved, identifying improvement opportunities and promoting innovation. Actively participate in the challenges and objectives of Industrial Operations.
Comply with and maintain standards.
Apply the proposed Lean tools for the performance of their work.
Detect and communicate improvement opportunities and participate in continuous improvement events.
Fulfill the assigned functions, following the principles of self-management and the rules and values established by the company.
Supervise the functions assigned to collaborators, as well as ensure compliance with the rules.
Be responsible for the functioning of the team and associated behaviors, such as respect, empathy, commitment, and efficiency.
Ensure internal team coordination to achieve objectives.
Detect training needs and establish the necessary training systems.
Detect inefficiencies, negative attitudes, non-compliance with labor regulations, and propose corrective measures within their area of responsibility.
Participate in the evaluation of the operational team collaborators in their area.

ACADEMIC TRAINING AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

University studies, preferably in a technical-scientific field: degree in engineering or similar.
Knowledge of industrial safety regulations and specific regulations for machinery.
Knowledge in the maintenance of facilities, machinery, and buildings.
Knowledge of GMP regulations.
High level of English.
Experience in team management.
Previous experience in the role will be valued.
Knowledge of Lean continuous improvement tools.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Leadership and team management ability.
Orientation towards continuous improvement and innovation.
Rigor in compliance with regulations and procedures.
Analysis and problem-solving ability.
Commitment to safety and the environment.

Additional information:

Work center: Sant Andreu de la Barca
Professional group: 6
Schedule: central shift
Contract type: permanent

View original advert (Spanish)

We're building the future of medical dermatology by focusing on unmet patient needs and giving people the space to think independently, take ownership and make an impact that matters.

Our purpose is simple: to transform patients' lives by addressing real needs. We work with care, act with courage, keep things simple and focus our innovation where it makes a difference.

Recognised as a Top Employer in Spain since 2008 and in Germany since 2025, we continue to invest in an environment where people can grow and move forward.

If you care differently, you belong here.

¿Te gustaría unirte a nuestro equipo de Industrial Operations como Maintenance Engineer Manager?

Si te interesan los entornos productivos y formar parte de una industria puntera, ¡esta posición es una oportunidad para ti!

Actualmente estamos en búsqueda de un/a Maintenance Engineer Manager para nuestra Unidad de Sachets, cuya misión será garantizar el correcto funcionamiento de la planta farmacéutica.

MISION

Realiza el plan de mantenimiento preventivo de la maquinaria de producción asignada, con la colaboración de los mecánicos del equipo operativo. Da soporte en las reparaciones importantes, cambios y mejoras, cuya dedicación y/o complejidad no permita ser realizada por el propio equipo operativo. Analiza periódicamente los datos de funcionamiento de las máquinas para establecer acciones. Se responsabiliza de la adecuación de la documentación de maquinaria.

RESPONSABILIDADES

Definir y realizar seguimiento de la ejecución en plazo y calidad del plan de mantenimiento preventivo.
Dar soporte al equipo operativo en las reparaciones importantes, cambios y mejoras, cuya dedicación y/o complejidad no permita ser realizada por el propio equipo operativo.
Realizar un seguimiento y auditoría de los trabajos realizados por los especialistas de los equipos operativos.
Garantizar la correcta imputación de partes (PDS, OT) dentro de la GMAO, auditando la información acordada (tipo intervención, causa avería, tiempo intervención, etc.).
Analizar periódicamente los datos de funcionamiento de las máquinas (OT de correctivo, índices de paro, uso de recambios, etc.) para establecer planes de acción (modificaciones, revisión general, cambios en el plan de mantenimiento preventivo, etc.) para aumentar la disponibilidad de los equipos.
Definir y actualizar la relación de recambios a mantener en el almacén de recambios.
Mantenimiento de la documentación de maquinaria.
Gestionar la realización de pruebas: nuevos formatos, material de acondicionamiento.
Gestionar el desarrollo de mejoras relevantes y reformas de maquinaria y su control de cambios.
Definir y aprobar las características dimensionales y materiales a utilizar en nuevas presentaciones y formatos de las máquinas de fabricación y acondicionamiento.
Ser responsable de mantener actualizada la información de los skeletons de su maquinaria.
Dar soporte a otros roles (ingeniería, QA, etc.) en temas relativos a maquinaria (cualificaciones, nuevos proyectos, etc.).
Calibración periódica de los instrumentos de equipos de producción.
Diseño y gestión del plan de calibración.
Informar al equipo operativo de los instrumentos averiados para su reparación.
Gestionar la adquisición de formatos en líneas existentes.
Gestionar las mejoras en equipos existentes.
Cumplir las normas GMP, GLP, GDP o las que correspondan según legislación vigente. Comunicar cualquier incumplimiento a la persona que lo realiza y, teniendo en cuenta la gravedad y la repetición, también al rol responsable del cumplimiento de estas normas.
Cumplir las normas de seguridad y medio ambiente recogidas en los diferentes procedimientos, guías e instrucciones de trabajo, así como poner en conocimiento de los responsables aquellas situaciones o actuaciones que puedan implicar un riesgo en los procesos que desarrollan, tanto para su propia seguridad como para la de aquellas otras personas a las que les pueda afectar su actividad profesional.
Participar y ser motor en la mejora continua e innovación de los procesos en los que su rol está involucrado, identificando oportunidades de mejora y promoviendo la innovación. Participar activamente en los retos y objetivos de Industrial Operations.
Cumplir y mantener los estándares.
Aplicar las herramientas Lean propuestas para el desempeño de su trabajo.
Detectar y comunicar las oportunidades de mejora y participar en los eventos de mejora continua.
Cumplir las funciones encomendadas, siguiendo los principios de la autogestión y de las normas y valores que establece la compañía.
Supervisar las funciones encomendadas a los colaboradores, así como asegurar el cumplimiento de las normas.
Ser responsable del funcionamiento del equipo y de los comportamientos asociados, como el respeto, la empatía, el compromiso y la eficiencia.
Asegurar la coordinación interna del equipo para alcanzar los objetivos.
Detectar necesidades de formación y establecer los sistemas de formación necesarios.
Detectar ineficiencias, actitudes negativas, incumplimiento de la normativa laboral y plantear medidas correctivas en su ámbito de responsabilidad.
Participar en la evaluación de los colaboradores de equipo operativo de su ámbito.

FORMACIÓN ACADÉMICA Y EXPERIENCIA REQUERIDA

Estudios universitarios, preferiblemente en rama técnico-científica: grado en ingeniería o afines.
Conocimientos de normativa en seguridad industrial y específica para maquinaria.
Conocimientos en mantenimiento de instalaciones, maquinaria y edificios.
Conocimientos de normativas GMPs.
Inglés alto.
Experiencia en gestión de equipos.
Se valorará experiencia previa en el rol.
Conocimientos en herramientas Lean de mejora continua.

HABILIDADES Y COMPETENCIAS