Facilities Engineer

Join a global healthcare organization at a state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Leiden. As part of the Facilities team, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and compliance of facility infrastructure, utilities, and manufacturing support systems within a highly regulated GMP environment. As a Facilities Engineer, you will oversee the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of building services, utilities, and facility systems.

Working closely with Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, and external contractors, you will ensure equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while supporting site improvement projects. Key responsibilities include coordinating the maintenance and operation of facility systems, utilities, and building infrastructure; ensuring compliance with GMP, GxP, EHS, and quality standards; leading equipment reliability and preventive maintenance initiatives; supporting facility upgrades, maintenance projects, and infrastructure improvements; supervising contractors and monitoring service quality, budgets, and project progress; identifying operational risks and implementing mitigation actions; driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency; supporting CAPA implementation, change controls, and regulatory compliance activities; monitoring energy usage and contributing to sustainability and cost-saving initiatives; and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing operations.

Requirements include 5+ years of experience in Facilities Engineering, Maintenance, or Technical Operations; experience within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, or similar); strong knowledge of facility utilities, maintenance systems, and infrastructure; experience with preventive maintenance, contractor management, and project coordination; good understanding of EHS, Quality Management Systems, and CAPA processes; strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities; and fluency in English.