Improving and Saving Lives
Becoming a pioneer in everything we do, whether it's through innovative ways of working or by launching a new production site, is what being a Persistent Pioneer in our BN DNA is all about.
We're looking to strengthen the Engineering Team with a Process Engineer (f/m/d)
Our engineering department is a close-knit team that covers all engineering aspects in-house. We operate like a family, supporting each other, and communicate in both German and English. Continuous development is in our DNA, as is the goal to achieve something extraordinary.
In this role, you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and optimizing manufacturing processes within a pharmaceutical environment. This includes activities related to process development, optimization, and troubleshooting. As a Package Owner in investment projects, you will oversee manufacturing processes within larger project scopes. Your role will involve troubleshooting and emergency response to ensure uninterrupted operations. Additionally, you will lead improvement projects and support the integration of new technologies.
Your Responsibilities
* Operate and maintain manufacturing processes to ensure continuous and efficient production
* Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective actions on process equipment
* Design and optimize manufacturing processes to meet regulatory and operational requirements for reliability and efficiency
* Lead projects to improve system performance, including energy efficiency and resource usage reductions
* Act as the Package Owner for process systems in large-scale investment projects, overseeing the planning, procurement, installation, and qualification of process equipment
* Run the planning and development of Change Control for processes into a Veeva workflow
* Manage process system installations from design to commissioning, qualification, and monitoring, ensuring timely project delivery
* Ensure all process systems comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other regulatory standards
* Provide hands-on technical support for troubleshooting and resolving process system issues, ensuring rapid recovery and minimal disruption to production
* Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) for any system deviations
Your Qualifications
* Academic education in mechanical engineering, process engineering, biology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical technology, chemistry, or comparable
* Experience in the bio-pharmaceutical industry under GMP production conditions
* Experience in commissioning process systems and risk methodologies
* Proficiency in German and English
* Initiative, ability to work under pressure, decision-making ability, judgment, independence, conscientious way of working
* Willingness to be available for on-call duties to respond to emergencies or system failures outside of normal working hours
* Good communication skills, team-oriented working style, and high sense of responsibility
We offer an opportunity to be part of an international company with exceptional technology and a determined team. You can expect a vibrant and adaptable work environment that supports the growth of your personal and professional skills.
Join Our Mission
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your motivated CV explaining your motivation for applying for this particular position. A cover letter is optional.
We are a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines. Founded in 1994, we have +30 years of experience developing life-saving vaccines. Our commercial product portfolio contains market-leading vaccines against rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, typhoid, and Ebola. We believe in protecting lives every day and act as persistent pioneers, embracing change, valuing being boosted by the team, and believing in protecting lives every day. If that is also a part of your DNA, we invite you to join us at Bavarian Nordic, an Equal Opportunity Employer.