About SHL Medical
SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth. Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.
Job Overview
As a Senior Industrial Engineer, you will act as a highly analytical Technical Project Manager with a strong Industrial Engineering background, leading the deployment of advanced assembly automation systems.
You will serve as the key technical bridge between internal cross-functional teams and external equipment suppliers, while owning the design and optimization of manufacturing systems. Your scope includes defining automation strategies, optimizing material flow, and developing feasibility-level factory layouts that maximize capacity, efficiency, and yield.
Main Responsibilities
1. Project Leadership & Industrialization
- Lead end-to-end development of global assembly platforms for High-Mix, Low-Volume (HMLV)and Low-Mix, High-Volume (LMHV), from concept through industrial deployment
- Define project roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables
- Structure and lead cross-functional teams (automation, manufacturing, logistics, validation)
- Act as the primary interface between internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Ensure project execution aligns with production requirements, timelines, and technical specifications
2. Strategic Technology Sourcing & Global Collaboration
- Assess and select advanced assembly and automation technologies to enhance productivity and minimize waste
- Evaluate and implement flexible feeding solutions, including bowl feeding, flex feeding, and robot-assisted handling
- Develop manufacturing strategies and production setups (including spring manufacturing, printing and packaging) aligned with business and operational objectives
- Act as the primary technical liaison between local teams, global stakeholders, and international suppliers
- Ensure clear and effective communication of technical documentation, reporting, and negotiations in English
3. Process Optimization, Factory Layout & Smart Manufacturing
- Design and develop factory layout scenarios for global deployment across multiple products and sites
- Engineer end-to-end material flow, from inbound logistics to finished goods, aligned with Industry 4.0 principles
- Integrate Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to optimize internal logistics and minimize non-value-added activities
- Apply lean manufacturing principles to optimize equipment footprint, ergonomics, and space utilization
- Identify and eliminate waste across manufacturing processes and Optimize operator efficiency, ergonomics, and workflow design
- Ensure systems are flexible, scalable, and adaptable to evolving production needs
4. Business Case & Cost Engineering
- Build and validate business cases for project deployment, including:
- CAPEX and OPEX analysis
- Unit cost modeling
- ROI and payback period evaluation
- Labor reduction and productivity improvements
- Support data-driven decision-making for automation investments.
5. Vendor Management & Equipment Verification
- Identify, select, and manage automation suppliers and system integrators
- Define technical specifications and oversee equipment development
- Ensure seamless integration of automation modules into a unified platform
- Manage the full equipment lifecycle from design reviews through FAT, SAT, and commissioning
- Lead on-site verification and ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820)
- Define and implement validation strategies (IQ/OQ/PQ, where applicable)
- Collaborate with quality teams to ensure complete documentation and regulatory complianc
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field.
- Experience: 5+ years of proven experience in automation engineering, industrial robotics, or managing complex manufacturing projects and new site implementation and capacity
- Industrial Engineering Expertise: Strong practical knowledge of lean manufacturing, time-and-motion studies, capacity modeling, and line balancing to ensure proposed vendor solutions operate at peak Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Layout & CAD Skills: Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) specifically for drafting factory floor plans, calculating equipment footprints, and simulating material flow constraints.
- Technical Breadth: Solid understanding of automated assembly principles, pneumatic/servo systems, and PLC/HMI architecture to effectively vet vendor proposals.
- Communication: Excellent written and spoken English. Must be capable of facilitating complex technical design reviews and driving accountability with external suppliers.
