Recruiting on behalf of GEA UK...

Contribute to the development and management of key materials handling and valve technologies

As Associate Technical Product Manager – Equipment at GEA UK, you will support the Lead Technical Product Manager for Materials Handling Equipment and Buck Valve Technologies. This long-term position is designed with succession planning in mind, allowing you to undertake various technical tasks to foster personal growth and deepen your understanding of the equipment and systems provided by GEA Eastleigh.

With direct report to the Core Technology Group Manager, you will serve as a bridge between technical expertise and business development, ensuring collaboration across engineering, sales, and after-sales teams.

Your main areas of responsibility will be (but not limited to):

• Technical sales support and customer engagement, e.g. coordinate with the sales team to ensure proper configuration and presentation of equipment at all sales stages.
• Product design and compliance, e.g. support the creation of product design specifications aligned with sales quotations and regulatory requirements.
• Process improvement and innovation, e.g., identifying gaps and opportunities to enhance technical tools, standards, and procedures.
• Project and change management, e.g., providing input into internal change control processes and supporting Project Managers in handling customer change requests.
• Collaboration and communication, e.g., presenting data, reports, and technical insights to support decision-making at all business levels.
• Global travel and business support, e.g. travel within the UK and internationally for short-term assignments.

Your qualifications are at least 5 years of relevant experience gained within an engineering discipline, ideally within a Pharma/Chemical Engineering environment and in multi-disciplinary engineering project teams (Design/CM, Analysis, M&P, Manufacturing/Industrialisation) in an international setting. You should have extensive experience in engineering, particularly in process, mechanical, or chemical engineering. Relevant professional experience is required, as is a strong understanding of motors, gearboxes, pumps, and manufacturing techniques.

You have a degree in engineering or a related technological field, preferably in process, mechanical, or chemical engineering or equivalent working experience.

You are a person with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to work effectively under pressure. Moreover, you are proactive, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

GEA UK offers significant growth opportunities, both technically and strategically. By working closely with global teams, you will develop expertise in international regulatory compliance, advanced engineering solutions, and cross-functional collaboration.

Travelling: Domestic and international travel for short-term assignments.

Domicile: Eastleigh, United Kingdom.

For more details about the job or the company, please contact Senior Research Consultant Caroline Krüger, Unique Human Capital, at E: [email protected] or COO Morten Andersen, Unique Human Capital, at M: +45 29 47 30 60. All applications must be in English and are treated confidentially.

At Unique Human Capital, we are committed to promoting diversity and including all perspectives. Thus, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply for the position.