Head of Packaging & Inspection Engineering

We are supporting an international pharmaceutical manufacturer looking for a senior engineering leader to take ownership of packaging and inspection operations within a GMP production environment.

The role combines technical leadership, equipment reliability, maintenance, troubleshooting and continuous improvement , while leading the engineering team supporting day-to-day production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical team supporting packaging and inspection equipment.
• Ensure reliable operation and technical stability of production machinery and systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolve complex equipment issues with Production and Quality.
• Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs and corrective maintenance.
• Drive improvements in equipment performance, efficiency, quality and cost.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Support introduction of new products, equipment and technologies.
• Lead technical projects including equipment upgrades and line improvements.
• Develop and motivate the engineering team.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Strong engineering leadership experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of packaging equipment, inspection systems and production machinery.
• Proven experience leading technical teams.
• Strong background in maintenance, troubleshooting and equipment reliability.
• Experience with continuous improvement and technical optimisation.
• Good understanding of GMP requirements.
• Strong communication, decision-making and cross-functional collaboration skills.