For Trine, Advanced AIT Quality Engineer at NNE, quality is not a checkpoint at the end of a project. It is a mindset that runs through every part of her work.
After five years in Manufacturing Execution System (MES) at NNE, she recently stepped into the area of Quality, adding a new dimension to her professional journey. Not because she felt done learning, but because she wanted to broaden her understanding, challenge herself and see her work through a new lens. Trine joined NNE straight from university and remembers being “hooked” almost immediately.
“I quickly realised that there is so much more to NNE than what you see in a job posting,” she says. “I came for the role, but stayed for the people, the culture and the opportunities to grow.”
That sense of openness and possibility has stayed with her ever since, shaping both her journey and the way she approaches her work today.
In her previous role, Trine worked hands-on with MES systems, spending her days immersed in logic, processes and functionality.
“I used to have my fingers in the code and the processes,” she explains. “If you press button A, cooling starts. If you press button B, heating starts. That was my world.”
Today, her focus has shifted. In Quality, she works with reviewing executed tests, ensuring they meet NNE’s standards and are documented correctly.
“It is a new world in many ways,” she says. “But it is exciting. My role now is to make sure that what has been built and tested truly lives up to our quality requirements.”
The transition came at a natural moment, following the completion of a project. When her manager suggested the move, it immediately resonated with her.
“It felt like a very natural pause point to try something new. What I really value is that it was not just about where the business needed me most, but also about my interests. I have had the opportunity to shape my own journey at NNE.”
Although the context has changed, much of her experience still carries across.
“The fundamentals are the same. I already have the ‘driver’s licence’ - now I just have to learn how to drive a different car,” she says with a smile. "
Much of Trine’s pride comes from being able to see the tangible results of her work.
She has primarily worked on optimisation projects on existing pharma manufacturing facilities, but that has not made the impact feel any less meaningful.
“It is incredibly satisfying to be able to put a full stop at the end of a project and say: I helped build what is now running in the factory,” she says. “You can test as much as you want in development systems, but seeing it work in real life is something else. Even if it is a small part, I know I have left my fingerprint.”
That sense of ownership and responsibility is closely connected to how she views quality.
“Quality is something you can take with you into many roles. No matter where I end up, that mindset will stay with me.”
When Trine talks about NNE, one aspect stands out in particular: the strong willingness to share knowledge.
“We have a very strong mentorship culture,” she says. “You can write to someone with 30 years of experience, ask what might feel like a ‘simple question’ and they will still take the time to explain why things are the way they are.”
For Trine, understanding the ‘why’ is essential - not only to apply knowledge in the right way, but also to pass it on and challenge existing processes when there is room for improvement.
As a colleague, Trine describes herself as patient, but persistent.
“We all make mistakes. That has to be okay, as long as we learn from them,” she says. “I might be able to solve a task faster myself, but it is more important and meaningful for me to take the time together so others can learn. That is how you build confidence and competence, both in yourself and your colleagues.”
Having had a positive onboarding experience herself, she sees it as a responsibility to offer the same to others.
“You do not learn by being told everything. You learn by trying, failing and discovering improvements points yourself.”
Beyond her day-to-day role, Trine is also an active ambassador for NNE. She regularly attends fairs and events to share her experiences with students and potential future colleagues. It is something she finds important and meaningful, not least because she remembers how daunting it once felt to enter the job market.
“For me, it is important to give an honest picture of our culture - not just the professional side, but also the informal and social aspects.”
The role also represents a personal journey for Trine. Before graduating, she often felt uncomfortable speaking up in front of others.
“Being at NNE and being exposed to speaking in different forums has built my confidence enormously,” she says. “It has helped me take ownership of what I say, both internally and with customers.”
Today, that confidence is an integral part of her consultant role, where she needs to explain and stand by technical decisions.
“I need to be able to explain to a customer why a solution should be ‘yellow and not blue’ and have the right arguments to back it up.”
Outside of work, Trine spends much of her time on the golf course - a place where she disconnects, reflects and recharges.
“Golf gives me space. It is social, but also a very individual activity. And I love that you can measure your progress so clearly.”
In many ways, golf also mirrors her work. No two shots are the same, conditions change and you must adapt along the way.
“It is about patience, reflection and adjusting to the situation. Sometimes work solutions come to me out there, simply because my mind has space to think differently.”
As a woman in a male-dominated sport and professional field, Trine does not make much noise about her accomplishments, but the satisfaction of performing and succeeding is still very present.
“I am not very loud by nature, but it feels great to show that I belong here. Both on the golf course and in my work.”
For Trine, growth is not about dramatic leaps. It is about curiosity, shared learning and steadily taking on new perspectives. And at NNE, she has found the space to do exactly that, together with others.
Trine’s story reflects how strong engineering is built on shared knowledge, patience and a willingness to learn from one another. It is about taking pride in the details and supporting those around you by contributing to something that works beyond your own part.
At NNE, this mindset is reflected in the way we approach complex, large-scale API pharma engineering projects. Knowledge is shared openly, development happens together and quality is a collective responsibility we take on every day.