Senior Design Engineering Leader - Pharma CDMO

UNAVAILABLE; Loures; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hovione is seeking a Design Engineering Manager for their facility in Loures, Portugal. This role involves leading design engineering activities, ensuring compliance with GMP and EHS standards, and managing external contractors. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in industrial engineering, specifically in a pharmaceutical or CDMO environment.

The Design Engineering Manager will oversee all aspects of process and detailed design, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with operational needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in industrial engineering, preferably in Pharmaceutical or CDMO environment.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and managing external contractors.
• Expertise in process design and P&ID development.

Responsibilities

• Lead all design engineering activities ensuring projects are compliant and cost-effective.
• Develop process flow diagrams, mass balances, and preliminary equipment sizing.
• Act as design authority ensuring deliverables align with project scope and schedule.

Skills

Chemical process engineering

GMP facility design

3D design tools

Excellent communication

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP or similar asset/project systems

Job description

Hovione is seeking a Design Engineering Manager for their facility in Loures, Portugal. This role involves leading design engineering activities, ensuring compliance with GMP and EHS standards, and managing external contractors. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in industrial engineering, specifically in a pharmaceutical or CDMO environment.

The Design Engineering Manager will oversee all aspects of process and detailed design, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with operational needs.