External Platforms Engineer

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries with more than 7,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in its main therapeutic areas: Discover more here.

We are proud to have been awarded B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes transparent and ethical behavior at all levels.

We believe that the success of Chiesi is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared Values and Behaviors. Our people make a critical difference to our success, which is why it is vital that we attract and retain the right talent who will continue to enrich our culture by living and breathing our values and behaviors.

We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.

Chiesi Global Manufacturing Division

Chiesi Group has three production plants: Parma (Italy); Blois-La Chaussée-Saint-Victor (France); Santana de Parnaíba (Brazil). The plants produce over 110 million units annually.

The Parma plant covers more than fifteen thousand square meters and is the strategic hub for production and distribution, exporting to over 80 countries. It produces solid medicinal products, inhaled dry powders, inhalation solutions, suspensions, sterile vials, drops, syrups, and nasal sprays.

Santana manufactures inhalation solutions and suspensions, supplying both domestic and international markets. Blois specializes in Dry Powder Inhalers and assembly of Metered-Dose Inhalers, serving local and export markets.

Who we are looking for

Purpose

The selected candidate will join the Global Process Engineering team, focusing on managing and coordinating the lifecycle of external platforms, analyzing production outputs to meet annual requirements, and collaborating with other departments to maintain platforms at the cutting edge.

Main Responsibilities

• Optimize and validate injection moulding and assembly processes, liaising with external suppliers and advising on tooling and plant selection.
• Understand engineering drawings, production methods, and inspection techniques.
• Support tooling scale-up from pilot to commercial scale, focusing on critical process parameters and quality attributes.
• Manage tool refurbishment, spares, and upgrades.
• Evaluate external partners and design consultants.
• Review design tolerances, change requests, and product upgrades.
• Facilitate technology transfer of new products from R&D to manufacturing.
• Support innovative platform technologies from user requirements to validation.
• Conduct risk evaluations, HAZOP, and FMEA reviews.
• Manage equipment procurement specifications, installation, and validation.
• Oversee machine upgrades and maintenance of assembly lines.
• Stay informed on plant and technology developments in pharma.

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Experience Required

Minimum 5 years in a similar role.

Languages

Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of GMP in pharma.
• Expertise in injection molding and automation.
• Design and maintenance of assembly lines.
• CAD 3D proficiency.
• Understanding of industrial technologies.
• Basic statistics knowledge.
• Tolerance analysis skills.

Soft Skills

• Time management
• Problem solving
• Goal orientation
• Analytical skills

What we offer

Join a dynamic, growing, and friendly environment. We invest in our people through continuous training and development, promoting a positive work environment and work-life balance. We offer flexible work arrangements, remote work options, relocation support, tax assistance for foreign colleagues, and other employee benefits.