Engineering & Maintenance Lead

Location: Visp, Switzerland (On-site, 5 days per we
Engineering & Maintenance Lead
Location: Visp, Switzerland (On-site, 5 days per week)
Contract Type: 6-Month Temporary Assignment
About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading global biopharmaceutical manufacturing organization, is seeking a Senior Engineering & Maintenance Expert to support the readiness of a large-scale biopharmaceutical production facility in Visp.
This strategic role will play a key part in capital investment projects, acting as the engineering and maintenance representative throughout facility design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and start-up phases. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, ensure alignment between engineering and operations, and establish robust maintenance and engineering strategies that support long-term operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the Engineering & Maintenance SME for major capital investment projects supporting the construction and commissioning of biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
Provide engineering expertise during feasibility studies, conceptual design, and basic engineering phases, representing future operational requirements.
Serve as the primary interface between engineering project teams, external contractors, and manufacturing operations.
Define and implement engineering standards, qualification strategies, equipment standards, utility concepts, and maintenance frameworks.
Support the deployment of engineering, commissioning, qualification, and asset management tools throughout the project lifecycle.
Establish preventive and predictive maintenance strategies aligned with site-wide standards and operational excellence objectives.
Collaborate with Operations leadership to define future organizational structures, workforce requirements, and facility readiness plans.
Contribute operational and maintenance expertise to facility design reviews, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and cost-effective operations.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing performance and maintenance effectiveness.
Participate in GMP and safety risk assessments, providing technical expertise and mitigation strategies.
Support production and project teams on all engineering, maintenance, utilities, and facility-related topics.
Act as a key member of the Engineering Leadership Team, contributing to strategic decisions and cross-functional initiatives.
Candidate Profile
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in biopharmaceutical or GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong expertise in engineering, maintenance, utilities, commissioning, qualification, and facility readiness.
Experience supporting capital investment, facility expansion, or greenfield projects.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is a plus.
Fluent in English and German. jpid08d18d0ws jpit0937ws jpiy26ws