Senior Production Engineer

Are you passionate about technology both in theory and hands-on work? Do you love the thrill of systematic problem solving and building practical solutions to complex problems? Are you ready to take your career to the next level in mechanical engineering and performance optimization in our Technical Support team, Aseptic Production at Novo Nordisk? Then you might be our new Senior Production/Mechanical Engineer! Read more and apply today!
 
In Technical Support, Aseptic Filling Lines in AM Hillerød, we balance the dual responsibility of providing fast, high level specialist support to keep the daily operations of our aseptic filling lines (24/7 production) running seamlessly a as well as being responsible for matur-ing and executing a portfolio of mid- and long-term equipment upgrades and improvement projects securing the long-term performance. 

Technical Support is a very international and diverse team of >20 highly talented and ambitious colleagues working together for the joint success of our area.  

The Position
As a Senior Production Engineer, you will assume the role of equipment responsible for your part of our advanced aseptic filling lines. This will include ongoing support and troubleshooting to the daily operations (incl. handling deviations, CR cases and implementing preventive measures) as well as leading mid- and long-term performance stabilization and optimization activities and projects. We work collaboratively with skilled workers, other support teams and QA to ensure the stability of the organization's production equipment.
 
Your responsibilities will be:

• Equipment responsibility for one or more modules in the aseptic filling lines. 
• Ensuring optimal performance of the production equipment through preventive measures and performing detailed documentation work. 
• Contribute to our ambitions ramp-up journey, which will significantly increase our production output via continuous improvements and line upgrading projects. 
• Ensuring a consistent flow in calibration and systematic problem-solving.
• Contributing to the working instructions and supervision of skilled workers to enhance their performance within tolerances, fine adjustments driving optimal lines operations.
• As a Sr. engineer you will actively contribute to the development and professionalism of our competences in general and the growth of your younger colleagues.
   

Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you should have:

• At least Bachelor (preferably Master’s) degree in mechanical engineering or similar field
• 5-7 years of experience in engineering, including 3 years proven experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, aseptic production, or another GMP / highly regulated environment 
• Understanding how mechanical adjustments, alignments, dimensioning, and tolerances can influence our manufacturing flow, especially on automation systems (automated servo transport etc.) and mastering the use of these levers to improve performance
• Good knowledge of PLC, Scada, SAP system, data analysis and systematic problem solving e.g. using LEAN tools
• Fluency in English, with willingness to learn Danish or knowledge of Danish

On a personal level, you are proactive and thrive in a highly dynamic environment with a strong quality mindset. Being a great team player and an independent professional is key to succeeding in our team.
 
About the department
The department is part of the filling factory Aseptic Manufacturing (AP) in Hillerød, which recently started launching first pen fill to support our diabetics journey at Novo Nordisk.

You will become part of the Filling & Inspection department, consisting of more than 100 engaged colleagues, both skilled workers and supporters who all work closely together across professional boundaries. 

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact

For further information, please contact Aseptic Manufacturing Manager, Ditte Marie Folkenberg, at DTMF@novonordisk.com

Deadline

15  June 2025

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. Please upload your CV in English, and to ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.