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Engineering Excellence Lead

Abbott

Weesp
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Engineering Excellence
Digitalization
Continuous Improvement
GMP Compliance
Process Governance
Change Management
Stakeholder Management
Data Analysis
KPI Development
Project Governance
Documentation Management
Technical Leadership
Strategic Planning
Operational Excellence
Systems Implementation

Job Description

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Engineering Excellence Lead


Are you passionate about driving continuous improvement, digitalization and engineering excellence in a highly regulated manufacturing environment? We are looking for an Engineering Excellence Lead to help shape and strengthen our engineering processes, systems, and ways of working across the site. This is a key role where you will combine your technical expertise with a strong focus on documentation, governance, and digital transformation.


Location: In this role you will cover both the sites in Weesp and Olst. The candidate is expected to travel regularly between the two sites.

 

What you'll be doing

As Engineering Excellence Lead, you will be responsible for developing and improving engineering standards, processes, and systems to ensure compliance, efficiency, and operational excellence. You will work closely with engineering teams and stakeholders across the site to drive improvements and support the adoption of modern digital tools and ways of working.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading engineering digitalization initiatives and driving the implementation of new tools and technologies.
  • Managing and continuously improving engineering documentation, procedures, and governance processes.
  • Ensuring compliance with GMP requirements, engineering standards, and quality systems.
  • Supporting engineering project governance and best practices.
  • Developing performance metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to drive data-based decision making.
  • Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across engineering processes.
  • Supporting capability development and knowledge sharing within the engineering organization.

 

What we're looking for

We are looking for a technically strong professional who enjoys improving processes, creating structure, and enabling teams to work smarter through technology and digital solutions.

You will likely bring:

  • A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or similar).
  • Experience from the pharmaceutical industry or another GMP-regulated environment.
  • Strong understanding of engineering processes, documentation, and procedures.
  • Experience driving digitalization initiatives and implementing new systems or tools.
  • Interest and curiosity in new technologies, including AI and digital solutions.
  • Experience with continuous improvement and change management.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A structured and analytical way of working.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

 

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of engineering excellence at our site. You'll have the chance to influence how we work, improve critical processes, and drive digital transformation in a highly regulated and innovative environment.

If you're a technical professional with a passion for digitalization, documentation excellence, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Sounds interesting?

We are conducting recruitment on an ongoing basis and will close the process as soon as the right candidate is found. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible following the link above.

 


     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

     

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

        

LOCATION:

Netherlands > Weesp : WTB

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

     

     

     

Core Responsibilities

The Engineering Excellence Lead will develop and improve engineering standards, processes, and systems to ensure operational excellence and GMP compliance. They will also lead digitalization initiatives and drive the implementation of new tools to enhance engineering efficiency across sites.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Engineering and possess experience within a GMP-regulated environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. Strong skills in process documentation, change management, and digital transformation are essential for this role.

About Abbott

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Company size: 10,001+ employees

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