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Manager for Mechanical Department at Novo Nordisk Engineering
Manager for Mechanical Department at Novo Nordisk Engineering
If you thrive in leading and developing skilled engineers, bring strong mechanical expertise, and are motivated by solving complex challenges, then you would fit perfectly with us.
Who we are
We are a leading pharma engineering company shaping the future of API pharma engineering globally. Leveraging the expertise of 2,000+ employees across Denmark, India, and the US, we design, build and optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are essential to the health and well-being of patients everywhere.
Our success is driven by passion, innovation, and collaboration — with our customers and across our teams and disciplines. If you share our dedication to a noble cause and our passion for API pharma engineering, then NNE is the place for you.
About the role
We’re looking for a Manager to our Mechanical department in Kalundborg. Here, we have 25 committed engineers for you to guide, building the world’s largest pharmaceutical facilities.
Your team is specialized within mechanical engineering, specification, tender preparation, supervision and test of process equipment and components. In this position you’ll bring your solid knowledge within the mechanical into play, every day. And you take pride in supporting the team while keeping focus on resolving problems to the benefit of all stakeholders.
Your team is specialized within mechanical engineering, specification, tender preparation, supervision and test of process equipment and components. In this position you’ll bring your solid knowledge within the mechanical into play, every day. And you take pride in supporting the team while keeping focus on resolving problems to the benefit of all stakeholders.
Location
Denmark - Kalundborg
Experience
Minimum 5 Years
Department
Mechanical
How you might spend your days
As Manager to our Mechanical department, you’ll:
- Be responsible for the daily management of appr. 25 employees
- Have close cooperation with our projects in relation to resource demand
- Support the good collaboration with our colleagues in Bangalore, India
- Work in close partnership with the Management Team in Mechanical
- Support the competence development of the department to reflect market and technology development.
Who you are
We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy is what impacts the results we achieve as a team. As a person, you are:
- A strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to bring people together around a common purpose, combined with a focus on people development
- Result-oriented with a well-structured work approach, personal willpower, and a holistic view across disciplines
- A strong professional capabilities, including hands-on experience, deep expertise within your discipline, and solid knowledge of the construction phase
- A profound customer understanding and the ability to build and maintain strong professional networks
- A high level of proficiency in spoken and written Danish and English
What you bring to the role
In all positions, there are some things that are preferred, and others, a bonus. If you do not meet all the qualifications listed below, you are welcome to offer alternative experience that you think would be valuable in this role:
- You have a degree in engineering within mechanical, chemistry-/production engineering, Marine Engineer or similar.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in people management e.g., as team leader, line manager or project manager
- Proven experience within a pharmaceutical, food or engineering consultancy.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (GMP and GEP).
Why choose NNE?
NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more.
At NNE, you become part of a vibrant, project-based environment shaped by close collaboration and strong professional communities. We are, at our core, a people business and, as such, committed to continuously developing our people and the way we work together.
We do not expect you to know it all from day one, and we truly believe a great start makes a real difference. We therefore welcome new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding programme, supported by a range of in-house talent and development initiatives designed to support your long-term growth.
You can read more about the benefits we offer here.
Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.
Deadline of application is 30th April 2026
Questions before applying? Send us a quick text to arrange a convenient time to chat. Contact Director Jan Rasmussen on +45 30 79 03 57.
Please note:
- We only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system
- You do not need to attach a cover letter, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV
- We invite to interviews on a running basis.
Fair hiring
At NNE, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a personal photo in your CV.
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