PDCP - (Senior) Manufacturing Technology Engineer (Packaging)

About SHL Medical
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

As a Manufacturing Technology Engineer in our Component Process Development department (PDCP), you are responsible for the development, implementation, and qualification of advanced manufacturing processes for our packaging component portfolio. The primary focus lies on the introduction of advanced tray forming equipment and thermoforming tools to support SHL’s efforts to standardize and optimize our current manufacturing setup.       

The main objective of this role as a Packaging Manufacturing Technology Engineer is to drive the technology transfer and migrate our vast portfolio of trays to new, advanced optimized, and robust manufacturing processes that balance high quality yields with optimal productivity to accommodate complex customer demands and enable future growth. Assuring successful project completion and process implementation within agreed time and cost constraints in close collaboration with cross-departmental stakeholder is a key aspect of this role.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive internal technology transfers activities domestically and internationally
• Implement and qualify novel tray manufacturing technologies in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Establish technical documentation, such as user requirements specifications (URS), FAT/SAT protocols, and the corresponding reports, while leading the installation and commissioning of new machines and tools, including FAT, SAT, and IOPQ
• Safeguard relevant specifications and comply with regulatory requirements
• Design and conduct experiments to assess new technologies, materials, processes, equipment, etc.
• Lead research activities to evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of upgrades and improvements
• Identify and implement innovative and differentiated packaging solutions, while pursuing a systematic approach to project experimentation, testing, and validation
• Strive for excellence: Co-shape an efficient, solution-oriented development framework to standardize development sequences, minimize complexity, boost efficiency, reduce throughput time, and eliminate non-value-adding activities
• Support and execute Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) initiatives related to packaging
• Work with internal and external partners to develop solutions while managing confidentiality, partnerships, or development agreements

Qualifications 

• Experience in tray design and tooling development for vacuum forming or other tray forming technologies
• Fundamental understanding on transportation tests incl. relevant regulatory and simulation experience
• Self-driven with high levels of independence and persistence, a positive attitude, and a curious mindset
• Skilled in structured problem solving and logical thinking
• Comprehensive organizational skills and project management ability
• Strong desire to strive for excellence, even under adverse circumstances or when facing ambiguity
• Familiar with 3D design software (Solidworks or other CAD) and technical drawings
• Effective communication and presentation skills to communicate complex information to diverse groups of stakeholders

Language Skills

• Must have: English (Communication level - TOEIC 700 or above)
• Nice to have: Mandarin 

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.

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.