Description

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.
Team Lead, Commissioning & Qualification Engineering
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. jidcf2c9b2a jit0625a jiy26a