Process Engineer - Life Sciences (Flanders)

ALTEN; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Company car

Meal vouchers

Recovery days

Insurance

Job summary

ALTEN Belgium is seeking a Process Engineer to support a key pharmaceutical client. You will execute CAPEX projects, lead preprocessing, compounding, formulation and filling initiatives, and collaborate with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in engineering, at least 2 years CAPEX management, strong knowledge of aseptic production, and fluency in English and Dutch. The role offers a permanent contract and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, including at least 2 years managing CAPEX projects.
• Strong knowledge of preprocessing, compounding, formulation and filling processes; contract management and project controlling experience.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Execute CAPEX projects involving preprocessing, compounding, formulation and filling of aseptic products.
• Initiate projects and develop business cases with stakeholders.
• Source and engage with suppliers, manage equipment ordering, conduct design reviews, and oversee FAT/SAT, commissioning and IQ/OQ/PQ testing.
• Manage project budgets and schedules across multiple departments.
• Serve as subject matter expert for preprocessing, compounding, and filling processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and evaluate alternative technologies.
• Define and execute project strategies in line with cost, schedule, quality, and functionality requirements.

Skills

Project management

CAPEX handling

Process optimization

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Master’s or PhD in Industrial Engineering or related

Job description

ALTEN Belgium is a leading consultancy company in the fields of Life Sciences, Engineering and IT in which our people and clients are central.

In our open and adaptable organization, we get the best out of our ambitious employees enabling them to perform optimally. We do this by offering them the most challenging projects, but also to continuously acquire new expertise to boost their careers. This can be done with the help of our ALTEN Academy, but also through our knowledge sharing events.

All employees together form a large network of expertise, even at an international level. In this way we offer optimal growth to our consultants and the best solutions for our customers.

We are currently looking for a Process Engineer to join our team and support one of our key clients in the pharmaceutical industry.

Main responsibilities

• Execute CAPEX projects involving preprocessing, compounding, formulation and filling of aseptic products.
• Initiate projects and develop business cases in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Source and engage with suppliers, manage equipment ordering, conduct design reviews, and oversee FAT/SAT, commissioning and IQ/OQ/PQ testing to ensure timely start-up of equipment.
• Manage project budgets and schedules across multiple departments.
• Serve as subject matter expert for preprocessing, compounding, and filling processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and evaluate alternative technologies.
• Define and execute project strategies in line with cost, schedule, quality, and functionality requirements.

Your Profile

• Master’s or PhD in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering, including at least 2 years managing CAPEX projects in a regulated environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry and aseptic production.
• Strong knowledge of preprocessing, compounding, formulation and filling processes, as well as project management practices including contract management and project controlling.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with strong collaboration, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

What ALTEN has to offer

• A permanent contract
• A salary package in line with your experience and extra benefits (company car, meal vouchers, recovery days, insurances)
• The possibility to join a great team and be part of the success story of an international group