Project Engineering Support (all genders)

-; Varese; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global healthcare company located in Varese, Italy, is seeking a skilled professional for their Engineering-Maintenance-Energy team. The role involves leading complex industrial projects, supervising contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Automation Engineering, and be fluent in Italian and English. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative culture, focusing on consumer health and self-care.

Competenze

• Knowledge managing projects in technical departments, preferably in the pharmaceutical or food industry.
• Proficiency in major operating systems and Office Automation programs.
• Fluent spoken and written Italian and English.

Mansioni

• Lead medium to high complexity industrial projects from requirement drafting to system testing.
• Supervise engineering firms and contractors, ensuring adherence to timelines and safety standards.
• Interface daily with internal departments and external contractors.

Conoscenze

Project management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Office Automation programs

Formazione

Master Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Automation Engineering

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Descrizione del lavoro

Opella is the self‑care challenger with the purest and third‑largest portfolio in the OTC & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements market globally. Our mission: to bring health in people's hands by making self‑care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide. At the core of this mission is our 100+ loved brands, our 11,000‑strong global team, our 13 best‑in‑class manufacturing sites and four specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world's most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey toward healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at www.opella.com.

About the job

The EME (Engineering‑Maintenance‑Energy) Team at the Origgio (VA) site preserves company assets through proper management of engineering, qualification, and maintenance activities related to buildings, machinery, systems, computerized and automation systems. It also oversees all energy‑related aspects of the site, defines the site's guidelines for the supply of equipment components and external services, ensures the management and implementation of Digital systems within the facility, and supports users in the use of application systems. The team is divided into Engineering and Qualification, Equipment Maintenance (Mechanical and Electrical), Utilities Maintenance, Data Integrity and Computerized System Validation, and Automation.

Main responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead medium to high complexity industrial projects (e.g., pharmaceutical systems, utilities, civil works), from requirement drafting to system testing.
• Coordination & Overview: Supervise engineering firms and contractors, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and safety standards.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Interface daily with internal departments (Quality, Safety, Production, Purchasing) and external contractors.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain up‑to‑date technical documentation and ensure system qualification records are accurate.
• Cost Monitoring & Reporting: Track investments and collaborate with Technical Services for cost reporting using Excel and managing systems.
• Field Support: Assist with equipment installation, configuration, and startup activities, ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Testing & Qualification: Conduct FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and periodic requalification of equipment to ensure operational readiness.

About you

• Experience: Knowledge managing projects in technical departments, engineering firms, or industrial technical offices, preferably in the pharmaceutical or food industry. Ability to work independently and in compliance with safety regulations.
• Skills: Proficiency in major operating systems and Office Automation programs (Windows, MAC, Linux, Office, Autocad, etc.). Theoretical and practical knowledge of project management methodology. Experience managing projects in pharmaceutical or food industry settings. Knowledge of activities related to funded projects is appreciated but not mandatory. Teamwork and knowledge‑sharing orientation. Problem‑solving skills and ability to face daily challenges independently. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Education: Master Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Automation Engineering.
• Languages: Fluent spoken and written Italian and English.

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to develop new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We are dedicated to making self‑care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:

• All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.
• Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.
• Outcome‑Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.
• Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

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