Industrial Facilities Engineer

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.  

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.  

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.  

As an Industrial Engineer, Facilities, you will play a key role in designing efficient workflows and optimizing facility layouts to support operational excellence. This position directly contributes to the scalability and performance of our state-of-the-art outsourcing facility, ensuring it meets the evolving demands of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Through innovative problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will help advance Empower Pharmacy’s mission to expand access to quality, affordable medication.

• Optimizes facility layouts, workflows, and process flows across manufacturing, packaging, and cleanroom environments to maximize productivity, safety, and compliance.
• Leads data-driven analysis to identify inefficiencies in space utilization, material handling, and operational throughput, and develops actionable recommendations to enhance performance.
• Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Maintenance to ensure facility design and improvements align with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards.
• Manages and implements continuous improvement initiatives related to space planning, energy efficiency, and equipment utilization to support long-term operational scalability within the New Jersey site.
• Develops standard operating procedures, manages maintenance work orders, and maintains compliant documentation, models, and layouts in accordance with FDA and cGMP standards.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Exhibits strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and collaboration, driving process improvements in a team-focused environment.
• Proficiency in facility design, regulatory compliance, lean manufacturing or Six Sigma practices, and Microsoft Office tools; AutoCAD experience preferred.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience applying industrial engineering principles within regulated manufacturing environments required, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare facility operations.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/