Lead Process Engineer

Our client develops projects starting from project definition and scope up to and including start-up in production, after which the new installations are handed over to production & maintenance. To reinforce their Engineering team, they are currently looking for a Lead Process Engineer to join their team.

• You are responsible for the successful execution of projects from A to Z and work closely together with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• You will lead the Process Systems Stream for an extension of an existing process line. Project is currently finalizing Detailed Design with construction starting. You will be responsible to take the project to end of qualification and handover to production.

• You provide a clear description of the installation in consultation with internal customers (production, maintenance, QA, EHS, etc.). You translate these customer expectations into specifications for further project development.
• In terms of Process Engineering: you are responsible for basic and detailed design while complying with project objectives, site specifications and requirements.
• You are able to draw up a detailed planning that is in line with the general project planning, and you ensure timely delivery of the projects within budget, communicating the warnings and deviations to the management team.
• You coordinate purchasing activities (equipment & services) by writing complete RFQ’s and tender books (contractor management).
• You perform the necessary risk analyses (HAZOP, FMEA), and you provide correct documentation.
• You coordinate and supervise the installation of the equipment and you also carry out the verification / qualification / validation tests of the equipment.
• After that you ensure a complete as-built file and handover of the project to the internal customers production and maintenance.
• You are able to lead projects yourself and manage a (multidisciplinary) cross-departmental project team. You ensure a clear division of tasks within the team and you follow the company’s project management system for this. In addition, you build up the necessary technical knowledge and bring innovative ideas to keep improving.
• You ensure a transparent, fluent and effective communication with all internal stakeholders as well as with external partners (suppliers, contractors, engineering companies, etc.).
• The projects are varied, going from process/productivity improvement to quality or safety improvement, modification of existing production lines, …
• You become responsible for selected process equipment as “System Owner”.

• Knowledge and experience in process vessels, filtration, centrifugation, and CIP is a plus.
• Engineering master degree, preference Electro-mechanics (Ing./Ir.).
• Knowledge of project management systems and tools (eg MS Office, MS Project).
• Experience developing projects in a production environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP procedures, EMA/FDA requirements & risk management tools HAZOP/FMEA.
• Experience with engineering documentation (Energy-Mass balance, P&ID, functional specifications, …) and qualification documents.
• Experience in designing Pharmaceutical process engineering.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical manufacturing, process validation, equipment qualification.
• Experience with Process equipment & piping.
• Able to multitask and know how to set priorities.
• Hands-on mentality and eagerness to perform tests.
• Talent for writing clear and complete documents.
• Strong planning, communication and organizational skills.
• Team player and team coach versed in different disciplines.
• Analytical and structural attitude, thoroughly, independent.
• Problem solving ability with a broad area of interest.
• Proactive and flexible.
• You speak and write fluent English, Dutch and/or French.

• You will join an international group with the possibility to develop yourself professionally.
• You will have the possibility to work on projects for the most renowned companies.
• You can count on a competitive salary package.

Stéphanie Sissokho
+32 3 650 09 25
bcb@burdock.com