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!

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 on-going support and troubleshooting to the daily operations (incl. handling deviations 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 main focus will be on:

• Being responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of production equipment through continuous improvement initiatives and preventive measures.
• Ensuring a consistent flow in calibration and conducting systematic problem-solving.
• Contributing to the supervision of skilled workers to enhance their knowledge of tolerances, fine adjustments and focusing on other similar areas that drive optimal performance of filling lines.
• Performing detailed documentation work.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• A minimum of a master’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar.
• At least 3-5 years of experience as a professional in pharma / aseptic manufacturing
• Understanding how mechanical adjustments, alignments, dimensioning, and tolerances can influence our manufacturing flow especially on automation systems (automated servo transport etc) and an experience of using these levers to improve performance.
• Good knowledge of PLC, Scada, SAP system.
• Experience within GMP environment or other a highly regulated environment is considered a plus.
• 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 are key to succeed in our team.

About the department

The department is part of the filling factory Aseptic Manufacturing (AP) in Hillerød, which recently started launching the 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. In Technical Support, Aseptic Filling 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, as well as being responsible for maturing and executing a portfolio of mid- and long-term equipment upgrades and improvement projects. You will involve in both categories. Technical Support is a very international and diverse team of >20 highly talented and ambitious colleagues working together to the joint success of our area.    

In the coming years the site will be delivering more and more product and for that we need your commitment and skills to optimize and stabilize our production to be among the best in the world.

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 Ditte Marie Folkenberg at DTMF@novonordisk.com

Deadline

1 April 2025

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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.