Freelance Equipment Projectingenieur

Vivid Resourcing; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing is seeking a freelance Equipment Projectingenieur to lead equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvements in a regulated manufacturing environment in Antwerp. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, project coordination, and GMP compliance to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with quality standards.

The ideal candidate will coordinate URS, procurement, and technical documentation, manage external suppliers and internal teams, and support commissioning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in equipment engineering, technical project management or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience delivering equipment installation or upgrade projects within pharmaceutical, chemical or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Good understanding of GMP principles and equipment qualification requirements.
• Experience with technical specifications, supplier coordination and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ and change control processes is advantageous.
• Strong organisational, communication and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering activities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment engineering projects from initial concept through installation, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate the specification, procurement and implementation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including URS, engineering drawings and equipment specifications.
• Oversee equipment modifications, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate external suppliers, contractors and internal engineering teams.
• Support commissioning and qualification activities, including FAT, SAT, IQ and OQ.
• Ensure equipment installations comply with GMP, safety and quality requirements.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, technical risks and stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality and Validation teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Project coordination

GMP knowledge

Equipment engineering

FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ

Supplier coordination

Documentation

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

URS

Engineering drawings

Job description

For a customer in Antwerp, we are searching for a freelance Equipment Projectingenieur to support technical engineering projects within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating equipment installations, upgrades and process improvement projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.

This role requires a hands-on engineering approach, strong project coordination skills and an understanding of GMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment engineering projects from initial concept through installation, commissioning and handover.


• Coordinate the specification, procurement and implementation of new manufacturing equipment.


• Prepare and review technical documentation, including User Requirement Specifications (URS), engineering drawings and equipment specifications.


• Oversee equipment modifications, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Coordinate external suppliers, contractors and internal engineering teams.


• Support commissioning and qualification activities, including FAT, SAT, IQ and OQ.


• Ensure equipment installations comply with applicable GMP, safety and quality requirements.


• Manage project schedules, budgets, technical risks and stakeholder communication.


• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality and Validation teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in equipment engineering, technical project management or manufacturing engineering.


• Experience delivering equipment installation or upgrade projects within pharmaceutical, chemical or regulated manufacturing environments.


• Good understanding of GMP principles and equipment qualification requirements.


• Experience with technical specifications, supplier coordination and commissioning activities.


• Familiarity with FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ and change control processes is advantageous.


• Strong organisational, communication and technical problem-solving skills.


• Ability to manage multiple engineering activities and work independently.

SENIORITY: Medior/Senior

START DATE: December/January

DURATION: 12 Months

EXTENSION: Yes

CONTRACT: Freelance

ONSITE POLICY: 3 days

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

LANGUAGES: Fluent Dutch and English

INTERVIEW PROCESS: 1-2 stages