Production Quality & Development Engineer

Production Quality & Development Engineer

Hanko, Finland (On-site)

Your role

Your tasks will include developing and validating production equipment cleaning processes to make them faster and more cost efficient, as well as handling production batch records (intermediate and final products, as well as cleaning processes) and investigating related deviations.

Other possible tasks will be assigned as your skills develop.

You will be responsible for the quality of production and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) within your area, as well as their continuous improvement. You will become part of the production organization at Fermion’s Hanko plant.

What you can expect from us

We offer you interesting and diverse tasks, as well as thorough onboarding and support to help you succeed in your role. You will also have the opportunity to grow and expand your expertise throughout your career.

At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society  culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Relevant technical education (e.g., Engineer or M.Sc. in Technology)
• Previous work experience in industrial tasks
• Knowledge of machinery, equipment, and/or process technology
• Good documentation skills and proficiency in using information systems
• Strong verbal and written skills in both Finnish and English. Our working language is Finnish

You have good interpersonal skills and a desire to learn new things. You are precise and careful, with problem-solving abilities. You are proactive and approachable. You want to improve operations and know when to ask for help. Your final job description will be shaped based on your skills.

How to apply

If you are interested in the position, please submit your application via our website no later than March 01, 2026. For more information about the role, contact Tero Lehtonen, Production Quality & Development Manager, at  on weekdays between 2–3 PM.

We typically review applications already during the application period and may start interviewing candidates before the Final date to receive applications. Therefore, we invite you to send your application as soon as possible.

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Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.

Your new team

Fermion Oy is a subsidiary of Orion and develops and produces all active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for Orion's in-house developed innovative medicines and for some of Orion's branded, generic and animal health products. Fermion also develops and produces a series of generic APIs for various indications and is active as CDMO, contract development and manufacturing organization, to serve other pharmaceutical companies.

The company has produced APIs in Hanko, Finland since 1973, and the plant currently has personnel of 180. The company's Oulu plant commenced operations back in 1964 and currently employs more than 100 professionals. Fermion’s head office is in Espoo where R&D, S&M and part of QM personnel are located. Altogether approximately 400 professionals work for Fermion.

You will be part of a team consisting of production professionals at the Hanko plant. You will also work closely with the plant’s maintenance and project organization.

Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years.

We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.

Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.

We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.

• Locations Orioninkatu 2, Hanko, 10900, FI (On-site)