Head of Engineering

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Equipment engineer (Mechatronics) role, is to ensure a flawless implementation of the new production line at the Baarle-Nassau site, executed in a GMP compliant manner. This role will also be critical in the optimization of our equipment performance. You will be hands-on, installing subsystems, connect it to the production line and conducting tests to ensure effectiveness and reliability.

Major Accountabilities

• Guide and supervise onsite installation of equipment

• Install Novartis owned subsystems to the production line

• Preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring of assigned engineering projects

• Participate with the assessment and implementation of special projects or initiatives within cross-functional teams.

• Reviews equipment and engineering systems to support root cause analysis investigations and trend investigations.

• Second line escalation in case of equipment failures

• Driving continuous improvement from an asset perspective

• Reducing safety risks through simplification and error proofing machines

• Improving equipment reliability through equipment design modifications

Key Performance Indicators

• First time right project deliverables

• Project Milestones delivered on time

• Cost adherence for all projects.

Specific Professional Competencies

• Attention to safety, able to work in an organized and structured manner through protocols and standards.

• Attention to detail, ability to look at the process through the eye of the end-user as well as an engineer.

• Project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• High degree of accuracy, initiative, and independence.

• Structured problem-solving skills

• Hands on mentality

• Be willing to occasionally work outside office hours and on weekends.

Ideal Background

• Education: MBO or HBO degree (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Mechatronics) with proven track record within engineering

• Languages: English verbal and written

• Experiences: Preferred qualifications: 5+ years of working experience within (pharmaceutical) GMP