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:

• Participate in the definition of User Requirement Specifications (URS), ensuring solutions meet user needs while promoting safety, ergonomics, productivity, and intended use.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and engineering standards.
• Manage technical procurement activities by supporting supplier selection, ensuring multiple sourcing options, and approving purchase requisitions when required.
• Develop, review, approve, and maintain engineering designs, standards, and technical documentation across all project phases.
• Control project budgets, schedules, risks, and resources to ensure successful, cost-effective, and compliant project execution.
• Supervise construction, installation, commissioning, qualification, and integration activities, coordinating internal and external engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, legal, environmental, health, and safety requirements throughout project lifecycles.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned, proposing innovative solutions, and optimizing engineering processes, technologies, and productivity.
• Provide technical leadership by solving complex problems, supporting audits and authorities, coaching engineers, and overseeing engineering project execution.
• Foster collaboration and effective decision-making by managing uncertainty, resolving project issues, communicating key updates, and supporting cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

• University degree, or equivalent qualification, in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation (mandatory)
• Relevant experience in the execution of industrial projects in operational environments;
• Experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in the pharmaceutical or related industry;
• Proficiency in piping engineering software such as AutoCAD, CADWorx and Inventor;
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations;
• Excellent project management and organizational skills;
• Competent (written and verbal) English;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

 

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.