Senior Project Engineer

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Join Our Packaging Technical Operations Team
Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for capital projects, technology transfers, and operational excellence? As a Senior Project Engineer you will play a key role in bringing innovative pharmaceutical products and packaging technologies to patients worldwide at our Haarlem site.
As part of our Packaging Technical Operations (PTO) team, you will manage capital projects, technology transfers, and process innovation initiatives that enable the successful launch and supply of critical medicines. We partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Global Engineering Solutions, and international sites to deliver best-in-class solutions.
We offer a competitive salary based on your knowledge and experience, complemented by excellent benefits including a year-end payment, bonus opportunities, generous time off, a solid pension plan, and travel expense reimbursement. Enjoy great on-site facilities such as a high-quality company restaurant, sports facilities, professional coffee, and extensive wellbeing and recreational support.
If you are ready to make an impact and drive technical excellence, we invite you to apply now via the button below.
Lead end-to-end execution of packaging and device assembly projects, including technology transfers, capital investments, process improvements, and new product introductions.
Drive design, engineering, qualification, startup, validation (PPQ), and project closeout activities while ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, and quality requirements.
Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, risks, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives.
Develop and present business cases, capital requests, and project proposals to governance and approval bodies.
Conduct feasibility studies, engineering trials, machineability assessments, and risk evaluations to support sound technical and business decisions.
Act as Equipment Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting startup activities, troubleshooting, and process robustness improvements.
Collaborate with global and site teams to transfer packaging and device assembly technologies into commercial operations.
Lead Quality Risk Assessments and support internal and external audits as a technical expert.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and OEM partners to ensure successful project execution and long-term equipment performance.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Automation, or related Engineering discipline.
5+ years of experience in engineering, packaging technology, process technology, automation, or capital project execution.
Proven experience leading medium-to-large engineering projects from concept through implementation.
Strong project management, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Experience managing external vendors, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
Knowledge of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments, ideally within pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotech, food, or chemical industries.
Fluent English communication skills; Dutch language proficiency is highly desirable.
Ability to influence diverse stakeholders and work effectively in international, cross-functional teams.

Extra beloning (bijv. 13e maand, vaste eindejaarsuitkering)

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MSD is een wereldwijd biofarmaceutisch bedrijf (buiten Noord-Amerika bekend als Merck) dat geneesmiddelen, vaccins en biologische producten ontwikkelt. In Nederland is MSD onder meer gevestigd in Haarlem en heeft het een grote productielocatie in Boxmeer.
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