Project engineer

The company is part of a larger group and is responsible for the packaging and labeling of pharmaceuticals. It employs approximately 250 people and has additional sites in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the United States.

• Realization of projects and process improvements within the predefined budgets.
• Development of feasibility studies regarding investments and the introduction of new technologies.
• Supporting the preparation of validation protocols.
• Execution of validation protocols in consultation with the quality department.
• Providing technical training and instructions to production, technical, and quality staff.
• Preparing requests for quotations, placing and following up orders in the ERP system, and checking and approving related invoices.
• Assisting with cost calculation requests and proposing alternative solutions in collaboration with other engineers, project coordinators, and the manager.
• Technical and practical coordination and process optimization of the assigned packaging lines, promoting their further development and efficient operation together with other engineers.
• Defining operational parameters (line speed, performance, changeover times, etc.) and monitoring and adjusting these processes to achieve the set standards.
• Performing problem analysis and developing improvement actions in collaboration with other engineers.
• Documenting (new) processes by means of process descriptions, URS, FAT/SAT, setup instructions, operating instructions, preventive maintenance instructions, troubleshooting schemes, training schedules, validations, and others.
• Maintaining contacts with suppliers regarding new machines/installations, technical information, or interventions, in consultation with the manager.
• Attending trade fairs and following training courses with the aim of expanding and optimizing technical knowledge of machines and processes.
• Guiding and monitoring contracted personnel.
• Developing, monitoring, and keeping project plans and project budgets up to date from A to Z.
• Actively contributing to a continuous improvement process.
• Taking appropriate actions (correcting, informing, stopping machines, etc.) in case of quality deviations or malfunctioning safety systems.
• Applying quality systems regarding Change Requests and CAPAs (supporting the quality department in defining CAPAs, translating these CAPAs into actions, executing and following them up).
• Correctly applying and ensuring compliance with safety, hygiene, and quality procedures and instructions, with particular attention to an efficient policy.
• Stimulating a positive working atmosphere, quality awareness, customer orientation, flexibility, speed, decisiveness, and order and cleanliness.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (e.g. electromechanics) or equivalent through experience.
• Familiar with, or interested in, GMP guidelines, pharmaceutical standards, hygiene, etc.
• Experience with quality systems, procedures, training, etc.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken); knowledge of Dutch, German, or French is an asset.
• Experience in writing reports.
• Ability to think conceptually with solid (including technical) knowledge and experience in project management.
• Strong analytical skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong in planning and organizing, with good cost awareness.
• Effective time management skills.
• Able to work result-oriented with a strong focus on quality and quality awareness.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Driven personality with a positive, constructive, and open-minded attitude.
• Capable of working independently, setting the right priorities, as well as collaborating effectively in a team.

• Permanent contract of indefinite duration.
• Opportunity to work within a strongly growing company.
• Attractive salary package with additional benefits such as meal vouchers, hospitalization and group insurance, extra leave days (ADV), etc.