Lead Process Engineer

Nalys; Wallonië; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nalys is a growing consultancy specializing in high‑tech engineering and life sciences. As a Process Engineer within Nalys, you will join a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, supporting device assembly, packaging, and related process improvements across multiple projects.

Based in Belgium, you will bridge Production, Maintenance, and projects, contribute to URS, testing strategies, and qualification protocols, handle change controls, and drive CAPA investigations with a strong operational

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally Process Engineering.
• Familiar with GMP or pharmaceutical regulation is preferred.
• Able to work across multiple departments with a strong production mindset.
• Professionally fluent in French and English.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting small-scale industrial projects and assisting Project Managers.
• Managing Change Controls and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Acting as the interface between Production, Maintenance, and project teams, gathering and translating production requirements.
• Supporting URS definition and review, developing testing strategies and qualification protocols.
• Participating in equipment qualification activities and supporting recipe development and production readiness.
• Managing deviations and investigations, performing root cause analysis, and coordinating cross-functional problem-solving.
• Driving CAPA implementation and facilitating constructive discussions between departments.
• Coordinating equipment decommissioning activities and supporting production area reorganization.
• Mapping and documenting activities and processes, and clarifying ownership between departments.
• Maintaining a strong shop floor presence.

Skills

Process engineering

GMP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

French & English fluency

Root cause analysis

CAPA management

Project management

Communication skills

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Job description

Nalys is a growing consultancy company specialized in high-tech engineering and life sciences. Founded 15 years ago, we partner with leading organizations to deliver innovative solutions and expert support across a wide range of technical domains.

At Nalys, we believe in combining deep expertise with a human-centric approach, empowering our consultants to thrive and our clients to succeed.

Joining Nalys means becoming part of a collaborative, agile, and forward-thinking team that values excellence, innovation, and continuous growth.

Job Description

As a Process Engineer, you will join a Process Engineering team within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, mainly supporting device assembly and packaging activities, with occasional involvement in solid dosage form production.

You will contribute to a busy period marked by multiple new equipment implementations, device assembly and packaging projects, and equipment decommissioning and production area revamping initiatives.

This role acts as a bridge between Production, Maintenance, and project teams, with a strong focus on equipment projects, shop floor support, investigations, and continuous improvement.

You will support URS definition, testing strategies, and qualification protocols, manage Change Controls, and drive root cause analysis and CAPA implementation following deviations.

We are looking for someone with a solid manufacturing background, a strong operational mindset, and the ability to work confidently across multiple departments and stakeholders.

The Role & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Process Engineering team and working closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Automation, IT, and external suppliers, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting small-scale industrial projects and assisting Project Managers
• Managing Change Controls and coordinating with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams
• Acting as the interface between Production, Maintenance, and project teams, gathering and translating production requirements
• Supporting URS definition and review, developing testing strategies and qualification protocols
• Participating in equipment qualification activities and supporting recipe development and production readiness
• Managing deviations and investigations, performing root cause analysis, and coordinating cross-functional problem-solving
• Driving CAPA implementation and facilitating constructive discussions between departments
• Coordinating equipment decommissioning activities and supporting production area reorganization
• Mapping and documenting activities and processes, and clarifying ownership between departments
• Maintaining a strong shop floor presence.

Skills & Qualifications

• You have experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in Process Engineering
• You are familiar with regulated environments, GMP or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred
• You are comfortable working across multiple departments and stakeholders, with a strong production and operational mindset
• You are professionally fluent in both French and English
• You have strong team spirit, excellent communication skills, and active listening abilities
• You are flexible, adaptable, and demonstrate professional maturity
• You have strong reporting and organizational skills
• Experience with medical devices, packaging, automation or IT, project management, MS Project, or SAP is a plus, as is prior experience as a Production Supervisor, Operational Excellence Engineer, Deviation Expert, or similar manufacturing-facing role.

Your Team

You will join a team of around a dozen Process Engineers supporting Production, in a collaborative and team-oriented culture with frequent interactions across multiple stakeholders and technical experts. The team currently has significant momentum, driven by several equipment and revamping projects, and is looking to strengthen its capacity on the ground.

The recruitment process

By applying for the "Process Engineer" position, you will go through the following steps in our recruitment process:

• Olivia Braszko, TA Specialist, will analyze your resume and schedule a first screening meeting to answer all of your questions
• A technical interview with one of our Technical Experts
• A final interview to confirm mutual fit and meet your future Manager, Jimmy Rousseaux.

"If you enjoy being on the shop floor as much as leading equipment projects, and want to join a team driving real operational impact, we'd love to hear from you!"