📜 Context
As part of the reinforcement of production activities within a leading industrial player in the life sciences sector, we are looking for a Production Engineer to support and optimize manufacturing operations in a highly regulated environment.
You will play a key role in ensuring production continuity, process robustness, and compliance with GMP standards, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across sterile production processes (aseptic and terminal sterilization).
You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Finance.
Tasks
📌 Your Role
As a Production Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that manufacturing processes consistently deliver compliant, efficient, and safe outputs.
You will act as a key interface between operational teams and support functions, contributing both to daily production activities and to strategic improvement projects, with a strong focus on operational excellence and risk mitigation.
🎯 Main Responsibilities
🔹 Production & Operations Support
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Support the Production Manager in daily operations to ensure business continuity and GMP compliance
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Monitor and mitigate technical and operational risks
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Coordinate production planning execution and shopfloor activities
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Supervise production setup and resource allocation when required
🔹 Continuous Improvement & Performance
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and productivity
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Identify and implement best practices and optimized working methods
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Improve production yield and reduce operational costs (Opex)
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Act as the focal point for shopfloor improvement processes
🔹 Quality & Compliance
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Manage production-related quality events (deviations, CAPA, change controls, claims)
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Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
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Ensure compliance with GMP standards and regulatory requirements
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Prepare and review production documentation (batch records, SOPs)
🔹 Cross-functional Collaboration
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Work closely with QA on validation, qualification, and metrology activities
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Collaborate with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and availability
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Interface with Supply Chain for stock management and production optimization
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Support Finance on cost structure and manufacturing performance topics
🔹 Projects & Industrialization
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Contribute to CAPEX projects related to production processes and equipment
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Translate operational excellence strategies into actionable initiatives
🔹 Training & Team Support
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Develop and implement training plans for production teams
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Ensure skill development and polyvalence within the production crew
Requirements
💼 Your Profile
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Master’s degree or Engineering degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
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Minimum 5 years of experience in sterile production environments (aseptic and/or terminal sterilization)
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Strong knowledge of GMP regulations (knowledge of Annex 1 and contamination control is a plus)
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Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Structured, organized, and detail-oriented mindset
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Ability to work in cross-functional and regulated environments
🌍 Languages
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Fluent in French and English (written and spoken)
Benefits
🏆 Position Details
📍 Location: Yverdon / Neuchâtel
🕒 Workload: 100%
📅 Start date: ASAP
Hybrid work possible depending on client environment
🙌 Why join ENOVA?
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Work on impactful projects in highly regulated and innovative environments
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Be part of a company that values people, expertise, and agility
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Benefit from close management and personalized support
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Contribute to operational excellence in cutting-edge industrial sectors
Founded in Geneva in 2018, Enova Group has been delivering premium IT services with Swiss precision. Initially focused on information technology, Enova Consulting has expanded its expertise to meet the most sought-after IT skills and beyond. Our capabilities extend to crafting and customizing solutions in various technical fields. Moreover, with Enova Data, we are at the forefront of offering services in AI & data science.
With operations in Geneva, Zurich, Luxembourg, Sophia-Antipolis and Monaco, our proficiency enables us to fulfill our clients' most ambitious technical goals and ensure the success of long-term projects. We are committed to fostering lasting partnerships with our clients and nurturing the professional growth of our highly skilled experts in our quest for excellence. Our approach is centered on aligning our consultants' career aspirations with our collective pursuit of excellence.