Engineering Manager – Automation Systems in Pharmaceutical Sector [F/M/X]

MANTU GROUP SA; Courcelles; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for their Courcelles location. The role involves leading a local engineering team, developing automation system strategies, and overseeing engineering activities in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or supply chain and experience with logistics automation systems. This position offers career growth and opportunities to work on prestigious projects in the pharmaceutical sector.

Prestations

Growth opportunities

Work on prestigious projects

International exposure

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, supply chain, or distribution environments.
• Proven experience setting up logistics automation systems.
• Fluency in French and English essential.

Responsabilités

• Lead local engineering team and oversee automation activities.
• Develop business plans and project timelines.
• Design and deploy automation solutions based on Industry 4.0 principles.

Connaissances

Team-building

Communication

Project management

Data analytics

Industry 4.0

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business Engineering or related field

Master's degree or MBA

Outils

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Data analytics tools

Description du poste

Engineering Manager – Automation Systems in Pharmaceutical Sector [F/M/X]

Courcelles

Permanent Job

Who are we?

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Engineering Manager to lead our local engineering team and oversee all engineering activities related to automation systems within our European Distribution Center (EDC) as well as across the broader EMEA region. Reporting to the EMEA MedTech Engineering Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing automation system strategies for both brownfield and greenfield projects, as well as equipment upgrades.

You will be responsible for leading project deployments through to operational stabilization, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with regulations and budgetary constraints. This is a key leadership position requiring strong communication, motivation, and team-building skills to coordinate multi-functional efforts and achieve business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop business plans, project timelines, and resource requirements to align with MedTech goals for distribution centers, supporting budget development and cross-functional projects.
• Direct engineering activities on-site and at the EMEA level to support strategic plans, manage equipment downtime, and enhance process flow.
• Design and deploy DC automation solutions using Industry 4.0 principles, including validation and change control.
• Act as a change agent to promote innovative processes, recommend new equipment solutions, and implement cost-reduction and efficiency improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Partner with site teams for knowledge transfer, developing maintenance procedures for future self-sufficiency, and ensuring IT requirements are met.
• Develop and monitor automation systems metrics, implementing process surveillance programs for quality and reliability in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Participate in department and sector collaboration on all Deliver engineering workstreams, not limited to automation.
• Create training materials and procedures to support knowledge sharing and talent management activities, including hiring.
• Provide preventive/corrective maintenance and troubleshooting expertise on automation systems.
• Participate in risk management activities and develop standard operating procedures to uphold engineering best practices.
• Communicate effectively with all workstreams to ensure smooth project execution and provide reliable updates to stakeholders.

Profile Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Experience in engineering, supply chain, or distribution, with a focus on Industry 4.0 solutions in distribution environments.
• Proven experience in setting up and running logistics automation systems (e.g., Autostore, Shuttle).
• Strong understanding of control systems and automation technologies (PLC, HMI, SCADA, OEE, WCS) and smart technologies (IoT, edge computing, AI/ML, digital twins).
• Skilled in budget management, project planning, and business development.
• Proficient in data analytics tools for extracting actionable insights from large-scale datasets.
• Excellent communication, motivation, team-building, and delegation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of strategic logistics, supply chain management, transportation, and warehouse management.
• Understanding of distribution operations and IT systems related to logistics.
• Familiarity with European safety standards for equipment design and operation.
• Collaborative team player, adaptable to diverse cultural settings, with a customer-focused approach to automation solutions.
• Strong digital and financial acumen, with experience handling complex budgets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in highly automated manufacturing and/or distribution systems with high volume throughput in GMP and/or regulatory environments.
• Basic knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), and supply chain system architecture.
• Experience with Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience in New Product Introductions (NPI), Acquisition & Divestiture processes, and Order To Cash processes on ERP systems.
• Experience with warehouse moves, cold chain, reverse logistics, and construction projects.
• Continuous Process Improvement, Six Sigma & Lean certification.
• French and English fluent

Why joining us?

Rapid growth:Amaris has doubled its workforce in Belgium in two years, providing numerous growth opportunities for employees.

Prestigious projects:Candidates will work with renowned clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and European institutions sectors on impactful missions.

International environment:An agile and dynamic structure promotes intrapreneurship and meritocracy, with international exposure at the heart of Europe.

Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.