Production Engineer (FH)

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

Support the Production Manager in daily operations to ensure business continuity and GMP compliance

Monitor and mitigate technical and operational risks

Coordinate production planning execution and shopfloor activities

Supervise production setup and resource allocation when required

Continuous Improvement & Performance

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety quality and productivity

Identify and implement best practices and optimized working methods

Improve production yield and reduce operational costs (Opex)

Act as the focal point for shopfloor improvement processes

Quality & Compliance

Manage production-related quality events (deviations CAPA change controls claims)

Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions

Ensure compliance with GMP standards and regulatory requirements

Prepare and review production documentation (batch records SOPs)

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with QA on validation qualification and metrology activities

Collaborate with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and availability

Interface with Supply Chain for stock management and production optimization

Support Finance on cost structure and manufacturing performance topics

Projects & Industrialization

Contribute to CAPEX projects related to production processes and equipment

Translate operational excellence strategies into actionable initiatives

Training & Team Support

Develop and implement training plans for production teams

Ensure skill development and polyvalence within the production crew

Requirements

Your Profile

Masters degree or Engineering degree in Process Engineering Chemical Engineering or related field

Minimum 5 years of experience in sterile production environments (aseptic and/or terminal sterilization)

Strong knowledge of GMP regulations (knowledge of Annex 1 and contamination control is a plus)

Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Structured organized and detail-oriented mindset

Ability to work in cross-functional and regulated environments

Languages

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

Work on impactful projects in highly regulated and innovative environments

Be part of a company that values people expertise and agility

Benefit from close management and personalized support

Contribute to operational excellence in cutting-edge industrial sectors