Senior Engineer Process-Optimization; m/w/d
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Senior Engineer Process-Optimization
Gerresheimer is an innovative system and solution provider for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and cosmetics industries. The group offers a comprehensive portfolio of drug containment solutions, including closures and accessories, drug delivery systems, medical devices, and healthcare solutions. The range of services includes digital solutions for therapy support, on-body devices, syringes, pens, autoinjectors, and inhalers, as well as injection vials, cartridges, ampoules, tablet containers, infusion, drip, and syrup bottles.
Gerresheimer ensures that medicines reach patients safely and can be reliably administered. Gerresheimer supports its customers with comprehensive services along the value chain and addresses the growing demand for more sustainability. With over 40 production sites in 16 countries in Europe, America, and Asia, Gerresheimer is present worldwide and produces locally for regional markets. The group, together with Bormioli Pharma, generated a turnover of around 2.4 billion euros in 2024 and currently employs around 13,600 staff.
The Gerresheimer AG is listed in the SDAX on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: ).
As part of the Business Unit Syringes Systems, Gerresheimer Bünde GmbH is one of the world's most modern production sites for pre-filled syringe systems and cartridges. With around 800 employees, our plant in Bünde in the district of Herford is considered the group's competence center for syringes used for the long-term storage of medicines, such as vaccines.
Job DescriptionAs a Senior Engineer Process-Optimization (m/w/d), you will be responsible for planning and implementing projects to increase capacity and efficiency, as well as for quality improvement in the production of syringes, vials, and cartridges.
Responsibilities:
- You are responsible for the analysis, development, and improvement of manufacturing and assembly processes to increase efficiency and quality
- You support the planning, specification, procurement, and integration of special machines and automation systems, including technical acceptances
- You develop and implement technical standards and evaluate and introduce new technologies in production sites
- You are responsible for the selection, evaluation, and technical management of suppliers, ensuring quality, deadlines, and specifications
- You provide technical leadership and control of technical projects, with responsibility for deadlines, costs, quality, and intensive interface work
- You create technical reports, test plans, and evaluations in compliance with relevant standards
- You have a worldwide travel commitment of up to 3 months per year for supplier support, project assistance, acceptance, and technology transfer at global production sites
Profile:
- Technical (higher) education (e.g., process engineering, medical engineering, etc.) completed
- Several years of professional experience in process optimization in a manufacturing or industrial company
- Very good knowledge in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes
- Very good knowledge of the commissioning, qualification, and validation of manufacturing processes
- In-depth knowledge of relevant IT applications and general data affinity
- Team and communication skills, as well as high commitment and resilience
- Very good English language skills in speech and writing (at least B2)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package (collective bargaining agreement)
- Flat hierarchies and fast communication
- A collegial, modern, and international working environment
- Corporate health management
- Company bicycle
- Flexible working hours
- Long-term account
- Free drinks and parking
- Discounts at partner companies
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