Principal Design Engineer

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About Hovione

 

At Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science, technology, and manufacturing to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

 

As an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates, and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do — it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration, and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.

 

Our people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA, and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment — where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute — is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long‑term sustainable success.

 

And as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives, and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?

You will be responsible to:

Plan and designs manufacturing facilities and related structures. Determines facility specifications, including analysis and evaluation of location, material resources and structural design. Resolves technical problems and recommends installation improvements to meet process requirements.

 

- To participate in the user requirements specifications (URS) definition, understanding and supporting the user needs, contributing to achieve an URS adequate for the intended use and also promoting wellbeing of the users, ergonomics and productivity during the use of the installation

- Conceive, design and implement engineering solutions on the specific areas of complex engineering projects, towards a successful project conclusion, in order to achieve the company established objectives

- Support Purchasing in the selection & awarding of suppliers and contractors for specific components and contracts and approve level 1 of purchase requisitions where required.

- Guarantee multiple sources of equipment and services for the needs of engineering projects

- Master in the technical solutions for conceptual, basic and detailed design of complex new installations or modifications to existing ones, incorporating Hovione Engineering standards and state-of-the-art solutions

- Prepare, revise and approve technical documentation of Engineering Projects, for conceptual, basic and detailed design phases

- Ensure that project documents are complete and optimal for a competitive tender process

- Review and approve the project budget & timeline, and control them during execution

- Prepare and approve Engineering Standards comprising best available and cost-effective solutions, based on proven solutions

- Supervise the construction, installation, commissioning and qualification of assigned projects, within is area of responsibility

- Coordinate the work of internal and external Engineering teams, integrating the work with other specialties into the final project solution, assuring user deadlines are met and without unexpected delays in production

- Assess and manage risks of projects to ensure that the installations and equipment comply with all regulatory and legal requirements, while optimizing in quality/cost ratio

- Execute all assigned tasks, planning and delivering on time, safely, efficiently, reliably and in a cost-effective manner

- Work with the other Engineering areas and project management to resolve project issues, ensuring the delivery/completion of the project work

- Capture user feedback and lessons learned for future projects

- Propose improvements (procedures, organizational, new technologies, capex, productivity) in Engineering as appropriate

- Make quality and timely decisions based on multiple sources of data

- Manage risk and uncertainty; anticipate and escalate roadblocks in order to prevent deviations to the goals

- Execute professional activities in compliance with GMP, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione´s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others)

- Solve complex problems with full autonomy

- Represent and defend Hovione’ s pretensions with the external authorities

- Train and develop skills of less experienced Engineers

- Oversee the ongoing Projects being handled by the Associate and Full Process Design Engineers to assure execution as expected

- Support the other Team Members in any matter related with Design Engineering processes and tools

- Support and coach all Design Engineers related to the most updated “Country specific”

- Design Codes and Regulations that Engineering Projects must cope with Collaborates in internal and external audits

- Updates the area Director of relevant occurrences and trends that may have a significant impact on the business

- Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice

- Undertake any additional tasks commensurate with the role as and when required

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

- University degree, or equivalent qualification, in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation (mandatory)

- Extensive Experience in operational environments, in the execution of significant industrial projects (mandatory)

- Experience in project management

- Advanced knowledge of construction or industrial projects, with the ability to solve complex problems

- Advanced knowledge of cGMP guidelines, HSE standards, GEP practices and legal requirements applicable to the specialty of focus

- Fluency in?written and verbal?English??

- Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package

- Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down.?(mandatory)?

 

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist.

 

Notice to Agencies and Search Firms Representatives

 

Hovione does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Any resumes submitted to Hovione by a third-party agency or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Hovione. No fees will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited referral.