Title:  Engineer, Operational Excellence & Process Engineering

Founded by Samih Darwazah over 40 years ago in Jordan, Hikma's purpose is to provide affordable, quality medicines to the people in need. Based on very solid foundations, we continue to innovate daily and find practical solutions to transform the lives of the millions of people we serve.

At the end of the 1980s, we extended ours beyond the Middle East and acquired land in Portugal for the construction of a sterile factory for injectable pharmaceutical products. This was an important turning point for the company, and our first step into a new region. Today, in Portugal, we have more than 1000 employees and 3 factories for the production of injectable medicines. 

Hikma, intends to recruit an Engineer, Operational Excellence & Process Engineering (m/f) for an on-site work.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact improvement projects in a highly technological and regulated pharmaceutical environment, driving measurable results in efficiency, quality, and operational performance.

You will play a key role in delivering Operational Excellence initiatives and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and ensure sustainable performance improvements across injectable production lines.

Main Responsibilities:

• Supporting and executing Operational Excellence and process optimization projects
• Planning, coordinating, and tracking project activities to ensure timely delivery
• Analyzing production data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities
• Conducting technical investigations and implementing effective corrective actions
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design and deploy continuous improvement solutions
• Monitoring project outcomes to ensure measurable and sustainable operational impact

Profile:

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, Pharmaceutical, or similar)
• Up to 3 years of experience in an industrial environment (pharmaceutical experience is a strong plus)
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable improvements
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and digital systems
• Organized, proactive, and results-oriented approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

We offer:

• Direct contract with Hikma
• Salary appropriate to the functions performed
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Annual Performance Bonus
• High career prospects

If you think this is a good opportunity for your professional career, join us and contribute to Better Health, within everyone's reach, every day