{"id":1478312,"url":"https://alion.io/job/hovione-assembly-engineering-manager","title":"Assembly Engineering Manager","company":{"id":1927509,"name":"Hovione","domain":"hovione.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/hovione","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Loures, Portugal"],"countries":["PT"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-29T19:22:08Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-29","last_verified_at":"2026-10-05T00:27:05Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":5,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":5},"description":"Join a Market Leader\nAbout Hovione\nAt Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science, technology, and manufacturing to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.\nAs an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates, and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do - it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration, and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.\nOur people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA, and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment - where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute - is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long-term sustainable success.\nAnd as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives, and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?\nYou will be responsible to:\nThe Assembly Engineering Manager leads assembly, commissioning, and qualification activities for facilities, utility systems, and process equipment at the Sete Casas site. Responsible for the full lifecycle of assigned capital projects - from early design through GMP-compliant handover - this role combines strong technical ownership with people leadership and operational discipline.\nReporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering & Maintenance, and operating within Hovione's Engineering Transformation Programme, the role works cross-functionally with Process, Quality, HSE, and Automation to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to the highest cGMP standards.\n1. Leadership & Team Management\nLead, coach, and develop team members, covering recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management in line with company HR policies\nTranslate business objectives into clear departmental and individual goals, ensuring alignment and accountability across the team\nFoster a high-performance culture aligned with Hovione values, sustaining team engagement and motivation\nConduct performance reviews, define individual development plans, and manage underperformance in collaboration with HR\nIdentify high-potential employees and actively support succession planning and career progression\n2. Operational Excellence & Delivery\nPlan, manage, and execute engineering and maintenance activities following asset lifecycle management principles\nDevelop and implement annual master plans encompassing budget, resource allocation, and success metrics\nEnsure delivery of all area KPIs; continuously monitor performance and drive corrective action where needed\nDrive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, challenging current practices, and increasing productivity\nManage outsourced contractors and service providers to meet site quality, safety, and schedule requirements\nReport weekly on project progress, pending items, and deadlines; escalate relevant deviations promptly\n3. Assembly, Commissioning & Qualification\nLead the execution of assembly, commissioning, and qualification phases (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ) for assigned capital projects\nEnsure cGMP and HSE requirements are incorporated into URS and design specifications from early project phases\nDevelop and maintain detailed installation plans with clear visibility on criticality, dependencies, and milestones\nIdentify and implement technical solutions for unexpected challenges during construction and commissioning without compromising design intent or process functionality\nParticipate in, issue, review, and/or approve C&Q documentation (Protocols, Test Datasheets, Instrument Impact Assessments, Reports)\nCoordinate commissioning and qualification activities with Design Engineering, Automation, QC, QAU, and user areas\nLead external qualification contractors, ensuring optimal use of their time and cost\nGuarantee that all facilities are handed over fully commissioned and qualified, meeting user requirements and cGMP guidelines\nMaintain punch lists with accountable owners and deadlines, ensuring ongoing cGMP and HSE compliance\n4. Technical & Compliance Oversight\nEnsure equipment and processes comply with all applicable local, national, and industry regulations (FDA, EMEA, ICH, ISPE, ISO)\nGuarantee adherence to GMP requirements and Hovione internal standards (SOPs, COPs, HBR, etc.)\nPromote and maintain a strong EHS culture across all engineering activities and teams\nExecute change control assessments per defined standards; ensure proper authorisation is obtained prior to any scope change or additional work\nExecute deviation investigations and implement CAPAs in accordance with applicable procedures\nDefine technical competency requirements for the team and implement structured training plans\nParticipate in client and health authority audits within the scope of Qualification and Validation\n5. Budget & Resource Management\nOwn and monitor departmental budgets; track deviations and implement timely corrective actions\nOptimise resource allocation - internal and external - to meet operational, project, and financial targets\nEnsure all assigned tasks are planned and delivered on time, safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively\nWe are looking to recruit a Candidate:\nEducation & Experience\nDegree in Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation, Civil, or related field (mandatory)\nProven track record in industrial engineering or maintenance environments, preferably in pharmaceutical, chemical, or food & beverage industries\nDemonstrated experience leading and developing engineering teams in project or operational contexts\nSolid knowledge of cGMP, HSE practices, and applicable regulatory requirements (FDA/EMEA) - strongly desirable\nFamiliarity with ICH, ISPE, and ISO guidelines applicable to pharmaceutical technical installations\nExperience with capital project management (planning, cost control, reporting) - valued\nSkills & Competencies\nStrong leadership with the ability to inspire, develop, and hold teams accountable\nSolid command of engineering principles, technical regulations, and industry standards\nExcellent communication skills - clear, direct, and effective at all organisational levels\nStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment\nStructured approach to process management, continuous improvement, and performance tracking\nResults-driven mindset with a consistent track record of delivering on targets\nProficient in MS Office; knowledge of project management tools and CAD software is a plus\nFluent in English - mandatory; Portuguese is an advantage\nHovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer\nInclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist.\nNotice to Agencies and Search Firms Representatives\nHovione does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Any resumes submitted to Hovione by a third-party agency or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Hovione. 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