Project engineer

Function

Specification, assurance and improvement of existing and new processes, machines and projects.

• Realisation of projects and process improvements within the set budgets.
• Elaboration of feasibility studies for investments and introduction of new technologies.
• Supporting the development of validation protocols.
• Implementation of validation protocols, in consultation with the quality department.
• Providing technical training and instructions to the production, technical and quality staff.
• Creation of quotation requests, ordering and follow-up of these in the ERP system, checking and approval of invoices.
• Participating in calculation requests and proposing alternative solutions in consultation with the other engineers, project coordinators and the manager.
• Technical and practical coordination and process optimisation of the assigned packaging lines and promoting further development and efficient operation of those lines, in cooperation with the other engineers.
• Development of operational parameters (line speed, performance, changeover times, etc.) and follow-up and adjustment of this process in order to achieve the predefined standards.
• Problem analysis with elaboration of improvement actions, in cooperation with the other engineers.
• Documenting the (new) processes by means of process descriptions, URSs, FAT/SAT, set-up instructions, operating instructions, preventive maintenance instructions, fault analysis schedules, training schedules, validations and others.
• Maintaining contact with suppliers regarding new machines/installations, technical information or interventions, in consultation with the manager.
• Attending trade fairs and training courses with the aim of expanding and optimising technical knowledge of machines and processes.
• Supervising and monitoring hired staff.
• Elaborating, following up and keeping up to date project plans and project budgets and their status, from A to Z
• Actively participate in a continuous improvement process.
• Taking appropriate action (correcting, informing, shutting down machines, etc.) in the event of deviating quality or incorrect functioning of the safety equipment.
• Apply the quality systems regarding Change Requests and CAPAs (Provide support to the quality department in defining CAPAs, translate these CAPAs into actions, implement these actions and follow up).
• Correctly applying and enforcing the safety, hygiene and quality procedures and instructions, with extensive attention to an efficient policy.
• Promoting a good working atmosphere, quality awareness, customer orientation, flexibility, speed, decisiveness and order and cleanliness

Profile

• Bachelor or Master degree obtained in a technical field such as e.g. electromechanics or equivalent through experience.
• Familiar with or interested in GMP guidelines, pharmaceutical guidelines, hygiene, etc.
• Experience with quality systems, procedures, training, etc.
• Very good knowledge of English (written and spoken) Knowledge of Dutch, German or French is an advantage.
• Experience in report writing.
• Conceptual thinking with sound (including technical) knowledge of and experience in project management.
• Strong analytical skills with a solution-oriented attitude.
• Strong in planning and organising, with good cost awareness.
• Good at time management.
• Can work in a result-oriented way with an eye for quality.
• Communicates fluently, both orally and in writing.
• Driven personality with a positive, constructive and "open minded" attitude.
• Can organise work independently and set the right priorities, as well as work in a team.

Organisation

The company specialises in the assembly, labelling and secondary packaging of pharmaceutical products, with a strong focus on injectable medicines such as pre-filled syringes, injection pens, auto-injectors and vials. In addition, it offers packaging design, serialisation, refrigerated storage and logistical support, ensuring that pharmaceutical products can be distributed safely and in accordance with applicable quality and GMP guidelines worldwide. The Hamont-Achel site serves as a European centre of expertise for complex packaging solutions within the pharmaceutical sector.

Offer

• Permanent contract of unlimited duration.
• Working within a strongly growing company.
• Attractive salary package with fringe benefits such as meal vouchers, hospitalisation and group insurance, extra ADV days, ...