Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer- Facilities, Utilities, Maintenance, Equipment
Kyowa Kirin North America · Sanford, NC
Posted about 2 months ago · $116,000 to $152,300 · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 53 days Kyowa Kirin North America's roles stay open a median of 35 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- Yes 81% of Kyowa Kirin North America's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Kyowa Kirin North America
- moderate 9 stale, 4 reposted of 27 open
- Hiring momentum
- 46 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Kyowa Kirin North America's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Kyowa Kirin North America.
About this role
The Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer at Kyowa Kirin will play a crucial role in supporting quality and compliance during the startup and operation of the Sanford, NC facility. This position involves providing hands-on Quality Engineering support for facilities, utilities, equipment, and manufacturing processes, ensuring adherence to GMP operations and regulatory compliance. The role includes managing quality deliverables, preparing documentation for audits, and collaborating with various teams to maintain inspection readiness.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Kyowa Kirin North America as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field
- Minimum 5 plus years of direct industry experience in a GxP-regulated environment with a focus on Quality Engineering
- Demonstrated experience serving as a Quality SME during regulatory inspections and/or audits
- Demonstrated experience in qualification, validation, change control, and Quality Engineering activities
Nice to have
- Direct experience with PM and Calibration systems, equipment lifecycle management, or CMMS platforms
- Familiarity with single-use DS biologics operations or greenfield startup environments
What you get
- 401K with company matching
- Annual Bonus Program
- Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule including Summer and Winter Shut-Downs, Sick Days and Volunteer Days
- Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)
- HSA & FSA Programs
- Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
Worth weighing
- Position requires on-site work in a regulated manufacturing environment; no hybrid or remote options available
- Limited travel (up to 10%) may be required
- Salary range provided, but actual salary may vary based on multiple factors
- Role involves significant accountability and ownership for quality deliverables
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Listed by Kyowa Kirin North America on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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