Technical Project Engineer

Would you like to support a global production and develop and improve production processes? Can you coordinate across organizations and boarders? Are you stimulated by hands-on tasks in production?

Then this is your call – the world’s leading manufacturer of insulin are looking for you! Read more and apply for paving the road to the next step on your journey!

The position

Our department, Component Capacity Expansion within FPMSAT (Finished Product Manufacturing Science & Technology), is looking to expand a team with a test and project engineer to facilitate smooth execution of production expansion projects- both large and small scale.

You will be part of a team of highly skilled engineers that support our global production network (Denmark/US/China/Europe). We handle improvements, upgrades, and expansion of production capacity with a global production perspective.

Our core task is the global expansion and validation activities of the automated production machines which does the laser engraving (decoration) of components for injectable devices.

Your tasks will among others be to:

• Act as technical project lead
• Drive and coordinate test activities and GMP documents
• Collaborate across many functional areas and with people from different backgrounds

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you don’t have to be a technical expert, but you should have technical understanding.

We are looking for someone that has a technical academic degree, within mechanics is a plus, proven engineering experience and good understand of GMP.

You are proficient in English, written and verbally.

Moreover, to succeed in this role, it is an advantage but not a requirement to have knowledge in the following:

• Production or operational environments
• High precision laser systems
• Vision systems
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
• Commissioning of custom build manufacturing lines

As a person, you have a proactive approach, and you are good at stakeholder management. You can work flexibly as required when working in a production environment and you can inspire team engagement.

Some travelling is to be expected (approximately 35%)

About the department

You will FPMSAT (Finished Product Manufacturing Science & Technology) Component Capacity Expansion in Hillerød, Denmark. Being a part of FPMSAT at Novo Nordisk means working with a vital part of Novo Nordisk’s global delivery to our patients.
We are currently around 70 colleagues working in 5 teams, and we are expanding.

We source equipment for production of components in Novo Nordisk’s portfolio of prefilled devices.

We share a relaxed tone and high ambitions, and we are proud to never compromise on quality or safety.

About Site Hillerød

Site Hillerød is an innovative and fast-growing production site. With over 4,000 talented employees, we work together to drive change for people living with serious chronic diseases. The site is located in beautiful natural surroundings, and we offer a diverse array of career paths at all educational levels. Join our vibrant community at Site Hillerød and ramp up your career while we ramp up our production! Get to know us better - visit our Site Hillerød career page.

Contact
For further information, please feel free to contact hiring manager, Mikael Tofteby Kaptain, (ZKPT) +45 3448 5131 – closed for calls during week 30-32 due to vacation.

First rounds of interviews are expected to be conducted online.

Second round expected to be on-site in August.

Deadline

10 July 2025

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as interviews will be held continuously and the position will be closed once a suitable candidate has been identified.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV.

To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.