Production Engineer Coordinator (Medical Devices, Aarhus)

Job summary

This role involves coordinating production processes and driving optimization initiatives within a medical device manufacturing environment. The focus is on enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical field (e.g., Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering).
• Experience in manufacturing or production, preferably in regulated industries such as medical devices.
• Familiarity with LEAN methodologies and process optimization tools.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and quality management systems (e.g., ISO standards).

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous optimization of production processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Identify and implement improvement initiatives using LEAN methodologies.
• Analyze production data to uncover opportunities for increased productivity and streamlined workflows.
• Ensure all work instructions and production documentation are regularly reviewed and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure best practices and sustainable improvements.
• Participate in internal and external regulatory audits to support compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate product phase-in and phase-out in production to ensure smooth transitions.

Skills

Success in this role means

• Excellent communication skills for effective engagement with engineers, production staff, and managers.
• Strong analytical skills to understand production processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Change management competency to drive and support ongoing improvements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to gather input and secure buy-in for initiatives.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Successful implementation of optimization initiatives resulting in measurable improvements.
• Maintaining up-to-date and compliant production documentation.
• Effectively coordinating and resolving deviations to minimize disruptions.
• Demonstrating strong multitasking abilities while managing multiple priorities.