Beschreibung

**Company Description**

For 35 years, we have been developing cutting-edge science and technology to empower biomedical research and personalized medicine. We combine excellence from more than 60 disciplines in natural sciences, engineering, and informatics to make a significant contribution to biomedical sciences. We encourage a creative working environment driven by pioneering spirit – to seek new horizons – boldly envisioning the future and turning it into reality. Today, more than 4,700 experts from over 50 countries contribute to our sustainable success.

**Job Description**

In this new and challenging position, you will lead the maintenance and engineering organisation within our cell and gene therapy group in Bergisch Gladbach. Together with this team, you will ensure preventive maintenance, as well as compliance with all relevant safety regulations and guidelines.

This role requires a proactive approach to maintenance management and a commitment to operational excellence in a highly regulated environment.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Setting up and managing the maintenance and engineering organisation in our cell factory, developing strategic plans for long-term operational excellence.
- Ensuring the availability and conformity of the cell factory premises and equipment for production and quality control, including regular audits and inspections.
- Driving technical projects forward by working closely with the engineering department and external contractors, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budgets.
- Collaborating with the engineering department, IT department, and cell factory on continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency.
- Managing a team of maintenance technicians and engineers, providing leadership, training, and professional development opportunities.

**Qualifications**

- You hold a degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field, or have completed a technical apprenticeship with advanced qualifications. Your background includes substantial experience in quality management within the pharmaceutical industry.
- As an experienced leader, you bring a structured and detail-oriented approach to your work, thriving in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
- You have a proven track record in planning and executing maintenance activities in regulated industries, demonstrating strategic oversight and operational excellence.
- Your strong problem-solving capabilities and sound decision-making under pressure enable you to guide teams effectively and maintain high standards.
- With a confident and professional demeanor, you communicate fluently in both English and German, fostering productive relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers.

**Additional Information**

**What we offer**

- Flexible on-site work: Enable time management on your terms
- Diversity: International teams and cross-border intercultural communication
- Room for creativity: It’s the most clever solution that we always strive for
- Health & Sport: Corporate sports activities and health provision
- Miltenyi University: A clever mind never stops learning, take advantage of our inhouse Training Academy
- Corporate benefits: Employee events, 30 days of vacation, (e)-bike leasing, company pension plan and many other offers

**Diversity is the bedrock of our creativity.**

Our mission: To innovate treatments and technologies and tackle the world’s most serious health challenges. And that’s why we connect the dots –across various disciplines, linking different perspectives, skills, and abilities.

You and your talent are welcome here in our inclusive and collaborative environment. So come as you are. Regardless of gender, sexual identity, age, ethnicity, religion or disability.

**Contact us**

If you are passionate about the purpose of your code and enjoy working in a supportive team culture, then please do not hesitate to join us in our great vision and make a real difference to people's lives.