Head of Mechanical Engineering

Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. We combine our strong heritage with our understanding for local specifics and a global mindset to bring people together and create valuable solutions for our customers. We aim for being the first to do the right thing at the right time.

• You will oversee engineering to ensure consistency throughout design of each system and between projects
• Review customer drawings and specifications to determine requirements of the system
• Prepare preliminary functional specifications
• Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost reduction ideas with regard to our products
• You will perform liaison function between Engineering and all manufacturing operations for any related issues, problems or improvements
• Work with Validation Engineer(s) to define problem areas and implement product improvements based on customer repair/rejection concerns
• Lead engineering design reviews as required
• Interact with customers on engineering design and any questions/problems they may have
• You will determine preferred vendors based on parts they supply or propose to supply
• Coordinate as required with internal groups including purchasing, validation, sales, machining, and assembly
• Develop and directs design procedures and methods to ensure standards are met and maintained
• Provide engineering expertise in the areas of tooling, prints, specifications, raw materials and company manufactured systems
• You will build, develop and manage engineering to be a world class team
• You will be involved in personnel decisions (hiring, firing, reviews, correcting behavior
• Maintain a clean and safe work area everyday
• Show a strong eagerness to learn and a positive attitude everyday
• Attend and participate in company meetings in person and remotely
• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of four years of machine design engineering experience or equivalent
• Proficient in design software with strong skill level
• Knowledge of packaging processes and ability to interpret complex documents and drawings
• Strong ability to make effective and persuasive arguments, with clear written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates strategic thinking with the ability to plan 1–2 years ahead
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to achieve results through others
• Proven team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Highly organized and computer literate, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Committed to the company’s values and vision
• You will work in a modern work environment with open culture towards improvements and new ideas
• You are part of a global operating company with a wide customer basis and a growing business
• You profit from international cooperation within group-expert network to implement corporate wide concepts
• You will work in a team who is focusing on customer requirements
• You will get an attractive compensation package including health, dental, vision insurance and retirement plan
  
  
  

Join Körber Pharma and you will work in an innovative, friendly and digital environment providing the opportunity to advance your career. Irrespective of whether it is engineering, production or supporting exciting projects – you have the chance to contribute your expertise and make a difference. As part of the team, you contribute to the solution throughout the entire pharma value chain.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job advertisement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status.