Senior Manager, Asset Engineering & Facility Maintenance

Lead Facilities Excellence at the Forefront of Medical Innovation!

KARL STORZ is seeking a Senior Manager, Asset Engineering & Facility Maintenance to oversee critical infrastructure operations across multiple sites. This is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, compliance, and efficiency of all plant utilities, systems, and contracted services (e.g., HVAC, cleaning, security, bulk gas).

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee plant maintenance, facility systems, cleanroom environments, and capital improvement projects
• Manage vendor contracts and ensure regulatory compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, OSHA, and environmental regulations
• Lead preventive/predictive maintenance programs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Supervise and develop technical staff while managing a multi-million-dollar facilities budget
• Lead emergency preparedness and ensure cleanroom certification, building security, and safe working conditions
• Support cross-functional operations, engineering, and EHS priorities

What you’ll need to be considered:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
• 8+ years’ experience in a regulated environment (medical device or healthcare ideal)
• 2+ years’ experience managing teams, budgets, and capital projects
• Strong knowledge of safety codes, facility engineering systems, and contract/vendor management
• Engineering (Mech and Elec) of Facilities systems and infrastructure
• Safety background – building codes, OSHA regs, Environmental, Health and Safety requirements and best practices
• Strong Operations, Finance and Cap Ex knowledge to include understanding and working with Purchasing systems, sourcing quotes, reconciling budgets and vendor management
• Proven Project Management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge and experience to apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement principles a plus.
• Understanding of FDA and ISO standards.
• Intermediate to advanced level MS Office skills desired.

Highly effective interpersonal skills, problem solving abilities and advanced written and oral communication skills.

• Experience working with computer-based manufacturing systems, SAP preferred.
• Experience commissioning, monitoring and maintaining certified cleanroom environments (ISO 8)

What’s In It for You?

• Make a Tangible Impact
  You’ll play a mission-critical role in maintaining the infrastructure that supports life-saving medical technologies — your work directly contributes to healthcare innovation and patient safety.
• Lead with Autonomy
  Own and drive facility operations across two sites with a high degree of independence, influence, and visibility to leadership.
• Grow with a Global Leader
  Join a company known for quality, innovation, and stability in the medical device industry. KARL STORZ invests in its people and promotes from within.
• Challenge & Variety
  No two days are the same — from cleanroom systems and building expansions to vendor negotiations and emergency planning, you’ll stay engaged and energized.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits
  Enjoy a strong salary, performance incentives, full health benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development support.

Who we are:

KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germany’s renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For 80 years, we've pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in endoscopic surgery, video imaging, and OR integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers alike.

With a 9000+ employees worldwide, we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology, precise workmanship, and unrivaled customer support. In doing so, we help healthcare facilities manage costs, streamline operations, and deliver positive patient outcomes.

Apply today and help us ensure the infrastructure that supports medical innovation runs with precision, safety, and excellence.