Senior Project Engineer / Technical PM – Molding Technology

SHL Medical is the world-leading solution provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced drug delivery systems with more than 5000 employees worldwide. Our customers include top pharmaceutical and biotech companies from around the globe that require innovative devices such as auto-injectors or pen injectors to effectively deliver their drugs. Headquartered in Switzerland since late 2018, with sites in Sweden, Taiwan, and the United States.

Job Overview

Join SHL Medical’s pioneering journey in Switzerland as we expand operations with our new, state-of-the-art facility in Zug. As the Technical Project Lead for Molding Technology, you will play a pivotal role in setting up advanced molding processes in our new 21,000 sqm facility, combining modern office spaces, cutting-edge machinery and high-tech manufacturing spaces.

Be part of a team that empowers patients with self-injection solutions and spearheads progress in global healthcare technology. This role offers immense growth potential as you shape the future of our new site, ensuring precision, quality, and excellence in every step.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment molding infrastructure and corresponding sub-systems (injection molding machine, resin distribution system, component handling and automation) for SHL’s new production site.
• Provide feedback on the design and optimize site layouts for production, material flow, construction, and facilities.
• Work with internal operations and material flow engineering teams to ensure that equipment and layout designs align with the overall material flow plan and vision for the factory
• Injection Molding Equipment: Develop equipment specifications and requirements based on product constraints / Provide design layouts and equipment solutions / Conduct equipment design reviews and provide design guidance to vendors.
• Support integration of systems and processes in to global digital manufacturing and logistics landscape (EWM, EAM, MES,…)
• Provide technical leadership support to Project Managers to drive planning, implementation and project execution with the team
• Lead cross-functional Root Cause Analysis and Event Response Investigations
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects and capacity deployment projects
• Coordinate manufacturing acceptance of new molds and process in regular production

Skills and Qualification

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science or similar education/experience
• Several years of relevant industry experience in manufacturing / injection molding / mold making / product industrialization
• Excellent understanding of state-of-the-art injection molding equipment
• Experience with developing, implementing and maintaining highly automated production setups in injection molding (molding machine, resin distribution, component handling and inspection, etc.)
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work independent with strong attention to detail and focus on efficiency, effectiveness and cost
• Knowledge of common problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies and their application
• Passionate & committed self-starter with “can do” attitude, team player and taking responsibility to get the job done
• Intercultural and interdisciplinary communication skills
• Strong English communication skills (verbal, written); German highly preferred

Desirable

• Experience with setting up new injection molding production facilities / infrastructure is highly desirable
• Previous exposure to a highly regulated industry (e.g. medical, pharmaceutical) and knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ISO13485, cGMP) is highly desirable

We Offer

• A company culture Focusing on our Customers, Operating with Ethics and Integrity, Driving Simplicity, Learning, Improving & Delivering Together.
• A multicultural team and modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies.
• Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry.
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working policy.  
• Centrally located office in Zug, very close to the train station. 

Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application including your CV, motivation letter, and all other relevant documents to our Talent Acquisition Department at RecruitCH@shl-group.com.

Please note: For this position, we do not consider applications from recruitment agencies.