Senior Project Engineer

SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth. Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.

Job Overview

The Senior Project Engineer manages and coordinates internal (non-customer) Process Development projects, reporting to the PD Manager CH. The job holder is responsible for successful project execution, while ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with SHL Quality System requirements. The Senior Project Engineer is a cross-functional project leader, which works closely with various departments, internal stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure that project requirements and timeline are on track. Project types include but are not limited to the commissioning and qualification of facility, testing, final assembly, labeling, packaging, and serialization equipment for device platforms.

Main Responsibilities

• Define project scope, deliverables, and major milestones in partnership with stakeholders. Manage and communicate any changes to the project team and stakeholders.
• Define project requirements, priorities, and timeline.
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and track project costs.
• Forecast resources needed to meet the project timeline and assemble a project team with the appropriate skills to do so.
• Provide the project team directions to ensure alignment and commitment to the project.
• Establish and maintain appropriate project governance to ensure communication and flow of information.
• Organize and lead project kick-off and project status update meetings, including capturing and following up on meeting output (e.g. actions, decisions).
• Develop a detailed project schedule and activity list with the project team to track activities. Regularly update and review schedule with suppliers, stakeholders, and project team.
• Proactively identify, prevent, minimize, and manage project risks, escalating risks to the appropriate stakeholders as early as possible. Identify and propose solutions to address risks.
• Plan and order material needed to execute the project, in accordance with the project timeline.
• Monitor and ensure documentation are on time, complete, and in accordance with SHL Quality System requirements.
• Lead design reviews with equipment suppliers for process layout, optimization, and equipment development.
• Support the complete project lifecycle such as FAT and SAT with the equipment supplier.
• Coordinate cross-functional internal resources and third parties/vendors for timely execution of the project.
• Model leadership skills by taking extreme accountability/ownership for their own projects, as well as other projects as needed based on resource availability.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and industry regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or any related branch of study or technical apprenticeship.
• 8+ years of experience in project management or lead technical role
• Profound knowledge of project management processes, methods, and tools is required, especially regarding timelines and budgets
• Proficient time, risk, stakeholder, and change management skills
• Effective communication (written and verbal) in English and collaboration within cross-functional teams
• Experience with digital Project Management tools like MS Project, PLM

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Ability to encourage and enable people to work together as a team to reach common goals
• Ability to influence decisions that need to be made to make the project successful

We Offer:

• Challenging assignments in a fast-growing and innovative industry.
• A multicultural team and modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies.
• A place where we take pride in the inclusive and collaborative environment we have built - one where a true sense of belonging fosters meaningful exchange and shared growth.
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working policy.

Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application to our Talent Acquisition Department.

For more information on SHL Medical, please visit: shl-medical.com/careers

Please note: We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.

We like to keep things simple and efficient. Once you’ve applied, it may take up to three weeks to review your application and get the first call with a recruiter.

We like to keep things simple and efficient. Once you’ve applied, it may take up to three weeks to review your application and get the first call with a recruiter. Our recruitment process is focused on allowing you to show your personality, experience and competencies while giving you a great sense of who we are.

Grounded in belonging, we strive for excellence

With almost 6,000 employees of 77+ different nationalities, we take pride in the inclusive and collaborative environment we have built - one where a true sense of belonging fosters meaningful exchange and shared growth. Together, we invest in our future to maintain our leadership position in self-injection solutions.