Team Lead, Commissioning & Qualification Engineering

Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

Overview

We are looking for a Team Lead to support the Head of our Commissioning & Qalification Engineering (CQE) department in a shared leadership ("duo leadership") model. The department is responsible for SKAN's core business of delivering standard and customized isolator projects. As Team Lead, you will lead, coach, and support a dedicated team of approximately 12 employees with a strong operational focus. This hands-on leadership role is close to the team and responsible for daily coordination and ensuring operational performance. You will set team objectives, support employees in their day-to-day work, identify conflicts and emerging issues at an early stage, and act as a key interface between the team and the Head of Department.

Responsibilities

• Technical coordination of the operational CQE team
• Lead and oversee the execution of specific strategic projects
• Implement and continuously improve processes and work instructions
• Support departmental budget planning and ensure budget compliance
• Execute and monitor departmental strategy and KPIs
• Manage time tracking and expense reporting processes
• Actively participate in recruitment activities
• Travel requirement of approximately 10%

Hardskills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, preferably with a focus on Plant Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in plant engineering, commissioning, and qualification activities, ideally within a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environment
• Experience in a direct or indirect leadership role
• Practical knowledge of Siemens PLC systems (Step 7/TIA Portal) and/or Allen-Bradley control systems is an advantage
• Proficient in MS Office and other IT systems
• Fluent in German and proficient in English

Softskills

• Strong leadership capabilities with operational responsibility and a collaborative, people-centered leadership approach
• Excellent communication skills with a commitment to transparent information sharing and constructive feedback
• Innovative mindset with a proactive approach to process improvement and technology adoption
• Strong conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills in day-to-day team and project environments
• Precise, structured, and reliable working style
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration, mutual support, shared success, and accountability

We offer you

• An open and collaborative corporate culture
• Freedom to contribute and develop ideas
• Opportunities to participate in sports and social activities
• Professional development and continous learing opportunities, especially at our SKAN Academy
• Comprehensive and career-focused onboarding
• Quick decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
• Transparent and open communication
• 5 weeks of vacation, with the option to take additional leave

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents (CV, diplomas and employment references) via our career page.

For this position, we are focusing on direct applications and are not working with external agencies. Any dossiers submitted by agencies will not be processed. 

For questions please contact Viviane Braxton.