Improvement Engineer - Production specialist

Job Description

Are you looking to make a real impact within a global animal health production facility? Do you want to be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive difference in animal care? If so, this is the opportunity for you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a: Production Specialist

Welcome to our team

Our company produces and packages veterinary medicinal products. The production organization consists of several Integrated Process Teams and Centers of Excellence. The IPT Inactivated Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals formulates and fills inactivated vaccines and pharmaceutical products in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice and Environment, Health & Safety laws and regulations.

Purpose of the role

You will join our team as a Production Specialist Inactivated Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals in Boxmeer. In this role, you will have the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will truly matter. This role is vital to ensuring that our vaccines are manufactured in a safe, robust, cost-effective, and compliant manner, in line with GMP guidelines and procedures.

Key responsibilities

As a Production Specialist, you will take on various responsibilities including:

• Leading business unit-/site-wide projects/product transfers

• Serving as Subject Matter Expert on product quality related issues

• Actively leading and participating in cross-functional investigations

• Developing proposals and business cases for improvement projects

• Monitoring and analyzing data, and evaluating the consequences of external guidelines

Your Profile

• An academic degree in biomedical / life sciences / process.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a production organization, preferably with pharmaceutical / biological / chemical work experience.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of excellent project management skills.

• Preferably knowledge of GMP standards and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.

• Excellent command of both Dutch and English languages.

What we offer

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic, and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• A high‑quality company restaurant offering fresh and healthy options every day.

• Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance, and there is ample parking available.

• A contribution toward your personal gym membership to support your vitality.

• A beautiful private park on the premises, ideal for a walk, break, or moment of relaxation.

• Mental well‑being support through Lyra Health for you and your family members.

• Access to a dedicated prayer/meditation room.

• Extensive career growth opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.

• A workplace within an organization that is continuously growing and evolving.

For questions about this vacancy

Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to the following email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com.

Animal Health

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

Required Skills:

Capacity Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Performing Statistical Analysis, Process Engineering, Process Improvement Initiatives, Process Improvements, Process Standardization, Production Engineering, Production Support, Quality Control Management

Preferred Skills:

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

09/28/2026

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Global pharmaceutical company known for oncology, vaccines, and infectious disease treatments. Headquartered in Rahway, NJ.

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