Are you passionate about injection moulding tools? Do you get your energy from working with equipment suppliers and production sites around the world? Would you like to be part of a growing global organization? If yes, then you may be the new Moulding Tool Engineer we are looking for to join our Device Manufacturing & Sourcing department.

We are on an exciting journey of supporting Novo Nordisk’s ability to deliver medical pen systems to millions of people living with diabetes and other chronic diseases around the world. Apply today to be part of it!

The Position

Together with the rest of the team you will support the global production of injection moulded components for our different pen systems. You will get the ownership of several moulds in our global plastic component production network (China, Brazil, Macedonia, Ireland, Sweden, Germany and Czech). Hence this position requires a high level of collaboration across the organization and with external suppliers. As such it is crucial to maintain good relationships with people inside and outside our organization.

As Moulding Tool Engineer, some of your main focus include to:

• Act as an anchor point for your own tools and collaborate closely with shopfloor production technicians, manufacturing development, mould makers and component suppliers
• Work on continuously improving our processes and mould performance to ensure that we can manufacture quality components in an effective way
• Ensure that sufficient spares are in place
• Be involved in deviation handling (including root-cause investigation), provide solutions to the issues and implement preventive measures, drive different types of technical projects, ordering and involvement during construction and validation of new moulding tools
• Share best practice with your colleagues and together improve our standards of working (i.e. working in a LEAN way).

We can offer you an international workplace with great colleagues with whom you can spar and develop your ideas and knowledge. Up to 20 - 30 travel days a year can be expected.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, we expect you to:

• Hold a bachelor's or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar technical background. Recently graduated with the curiosity to learn and obtain new skills will also be considered for this position.
• Or you could also have a background as toolmaker.
• Ideally you have hands-on experience from an engineering position within production of plastic components in a GMP environment where you have gained an in-depth knowledge of injection moulding.

As a person, you are self-driven, proactive with a high degree of responsibility. You have a high-quality mindset and good analytical skills. You enjoy working in a dynamic environment and can manage several tasks simultaneously. You are curious by nature and dare to challenge status quo.

About the department

Device Manufacturing & Sourcing is located in new buildings in beautiful surroundings in Hillerød. The department Global Moulding Engineering consists of 60 dedicated engineers and professionals. The department is responsible for installing new capacity and provide technical support to our current fleet of moulding and decoration equipment located at contract manufacturers around the world. We want to do this in a sustainable and effective way without compromising on quality. You will be part of the team Global Moulding Operation Flexpen, Small Important Products & Durables.

Working at Novo Nordisk

We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energise us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.

Contact

For further information, please contact Associated Manager Søren Brückmann Kristensen at +45 30755322 (Søren will be out of the office until 1st of August).

Deadline

14 August 2023. Please note that applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis.

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.