Production Engineer

Orion Corporation; Hanko; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Corporation’s Fermion unit in Hanko seeks a Production Engineer to support API production, driving safety, quality and productivity improvements. You’ll collaborate with maintenance and project teams to develop manufacturing capabilities at the Hanko site.

Approximately 200 people work at the Hanko plant, with ~160 in production. A role focused on process optimization and technical excellence in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical education (e.g. Engineer or M.Sc. in Technology).
• Experience in process, chemical, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Systematic approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Fluent in Finnish and English; working language is Finnish.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production processes.
• Investigate deviations, identify root causes, drive corrective actions.
• Provide day-to-day technical support and training for supervisors/operators.
• Maintain and develop production procedures and work instructions for compliance and excellence.
• Contribute to investments, development and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Finnish & English

Education

Engineer or MSc in Technology

Job description

We are looking for a Production Engineer for a permanent position at Fermion’s Hanko plant.

Your role

As a Production Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and developing the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity while contributing to the development of future manufacturing capabilities at the Hanko site. The position is located in Hanko.

Approximately 200 people work at the Hanko plant, about 160 of whom are in production. You will be part of a team consisting of production professionals at the Hanko plant. You will also work closely with the plant’s maintenance and project organization.

Responsibilities

As a Production Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the production processes
• Investigating production deviations and process disturbances, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions
• Acting as a technical expert for production operations, providing day-to-day support and training for supervisors and operators
• Maintaining and continuously developing production procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance and operational excellence
• Representing the production department in investment, development and continuous improvement projects

What you can expect from us

We offer you interesting and diverse tasks, as well as thorough onboarding and support to help you succeed in your role. You will also have the opportunity to grow and expand your expertise throughout your career.

At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

Relevant technical education (e.g. Engineer or M.Sc. in Technology)

Experience in the process, chemical, or pharmaceutical industry

A systematic approach to problem-solving and process improvement

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Strong verbal and written skills in both Finnish and English. Our working language is Finnish

Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.

Your new team

Fermion Oy is a subsidiary of Orion and develops and produces all active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for Orion's in-house developed innovative medicines and for some of Orion's branded, generic and animal health products. Fermion also develops and produces a series of generic APIs for various indications and is active as CDMO, contract development and manufacturing organization, to serve other pharmaceutical companies. The company has produced APIs in Hanko, Finland since 1973, and the plant currently has personnel of 180. The company's Oulu plant commenced operations back in 1964 and currently employs more than 100 professionals. Fermion’s head office is in Espoo where R&D, S&M and part of QM personnel are located. Altogether approximately 400 professionals work for Fermion.

About Us

Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years.

We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.

Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.

We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.

• Locations Orioninkatu 2, Hanko, 10900, FI (On-site)

For more information about the position, please contact Nina Lund, Operations Manager, tel. [phone] (available on October 21 at 14:00 – 15:00, October 27 at 9:00 – 10:00 and November 3 at 14:00 – 15:00).