Head of Electrical Engineering

Fleming-Research Europe; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research company in Germany is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead a team and drive innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The ideal candidate has a diploma in electrical engineering, at least 3 years of management experience, and a deep commitment to quality and compliance. Responsibilities include strategic planning, project governance, and resource management in a collaborative environment. This is a full-time position, emphasizing a strong leadership role in engineering and IT.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a line manager.
• Ability to work based in the office.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and empower the Electrical Engineering team.
• Co-develop and implement departmental strategies.
• Oversee project lifecycles—monitoring quality, costs, and deadlines.
• Take ownership of budget allocation and resource planning.
• Ensure adherence to GMP/GAMP guidelines and safety protocols.
• Drive innovation in product and process development.

Skills

Leadership & People Development

Strategic Planning

Project Governance

Resource Management

Safety & Compliance

Innovation & Collaboration

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or similar

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leadership & People Development: Lead, mentor, and empower the Electrical Engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• Strategic Planning: Co‑develop and implement departmental strategies in collaboration with our global offices to align with long‑term company goals.
• Project Governance: Oversee project lifecycles—monitoring quality, costs, and deadlines—using data‑driven KPIs to ensure peak performance.
• Resource & Budget Management: Take full ownership of budget allocation and resource planning to optimize departmental output.
• Safety & Compliance: Serve as the guardian of functional machine safety. Ensure all documentation and processes strictly adhere to GMP/GAMP guidelines and internal safety protocols.
• Innovation & Collaboration: Drive the proactive development of products and processes. Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to maintain a competitive edge in plant and control cabinet construction.

Requirements

• Diploma in electrical engineering or similar
• Min 3 years of experience as a line manager
• Ability to office based

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing