Your new company

Kite, a Gilead company, is dedicated to achieving one of the most ambitious goals of 21st century medicine: curing cancer. This mission is at the heart of everything they do, from early research to product development. Kite has been at the forefront of cancer immunotherapy and today is a leader in engineered T cell therapy, changing the paradigm of cancer treatment with what is potentially the biggest breakthrough since the introduction of combination chemotherapy more than 60 years ago. With an unrelenting drive and a singular focus on cell therapy, our team is executing on our strategy to bring life-saving therapies to patients.

Your new role

Collaborate with external vendors and service providers for systems’ maintenance and upgrades, including managing service agreements. Implement risk management into the facility, utilities, and equipment activities.
• Support the management of system documentation & drawing to ensure they are maintained throughout the system’s lifecycle. Lead or support cross-functional facility-related projects, such as expansions, upgrades, or new equipment installations.
• Support or oversee quality records, including change controls, deviations and CAPA.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and audits, providing engineering expertise and technical support.
• Coordinate with Facility Engineers and teams across the Kite Network to share best practices, lessons learned and standardise processes.

What you'll need to succeed

You have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer in a GMP environment. You have proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and hands-on experience with utilities such as HVAC, medical gases and sanitary installations. As a person, you’re a self-starter and a strong team player with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings such as PFDs, floor plans, P&IDs and electrical schematics. You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. You have demonstrated the ability to learn quickly, adapt to change and transition between projects with ease while providing support and expertise where needed.

What you'll get in return

What you need to do now

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