Process Engineer - Waterloo, Belgium (F/M)

Astek; Luik; Sur place; EUR 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Astek is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to act as an external consultant in Belgium. The role focuses on strengthening the quality management system and optimizing IMP production workflows at two sites (Alleur & St Pieters Leeuw). The position is onsite with a 50/50 site attendance, initially no remote option.

You will design end-to-end processes, map workflows, and ensure compliance with GMP and ISO standards while coordinating with management and project teams.

Qualifications

• Senior Consultant with 5–8+ years in production area design (IMP, Pharma).
• Experience in regulated GMP environments and ISO 9001 knowledge.
• Strong communication in French and Dutch; English is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Analyze flows across IMP production sites and map workflows.
• Identify risks and bottlenecks; propose end-to-end optimized processes.
• Define implementation roadmaps and KPIs (lead time, quality).
• Draft layout, zoning, and flow separation for reorganized areas.
• Collaborate with Management and Project Manager; report progress.

Connaissances

Lean optimization

Production area design

Pharma/logistics flows

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Engineering degree (industrial, biotech, or related)

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Joining our consulting team in Belgium means giving your career a step forward. Thanks to the privileged partnership we have with our well-established clients, leaders in their domain, we offer our consultants unique projects to develop their skills, and put their professional experience in the pharma industry on the fast track. As an expert on the client side, you can count on us to support you at each step of your project thanks to regular touch points with our Key Account Manager. We then also carefully choose with you what would be your next assignment that is matching your career goal, whether it is in Consulting or in one of our Functional Services Platforms. We invest considerable time and resources in training our staff (technical and non-technical courses) to continuously support you in your personal and professional growth. On top of this, you will receive a complete salary package including attractive extra-legal benefits (company car, petrol card, meal vouchers, group insurance, hospitalization…) based on your background and experience.

About the Role

Our client is a major healthcare player in Belgium, operating more than 300 pharmacies, a semi-automated distribution center, and two production sites dedicated (Alleur & St Pieters Leeuw) to Individual Medication Preparation (IMP), a key component of pharmaceutical care for residents of nursing homes. To strengthen the quality of its production areas and design a robust, structured Quality Management System end-to-end, our client is looking for an experienced Process Engineer to act as external consultant on this mission.

It is an onsite position where you will be going to Alleur and St Pieters Leeuw 50/50, no remote possibility in the first months.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze physical, human, and informational flows across both IMP production sites
• Identify process risks, bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and sensitive areas (cross-contamination, mix-up, production errors)
• Design and propose optimized, end-to-end workflows aligned with quality and regulatory standards
• Identify, document, and implement quick-wins and re-organization of work areas
• Design a 'blue sky' blueprint for a new IMP production site with a capacity of up to 20,000 patients
• Report regularly to Management and to the Project Manager of the project

Main Activities

• Study interactions between work areas (reception, storage, quality control, expedition) and draw a full map of workflows
• Develop a detailed risk matrix and analysis report, and identify the KPIs needed across the different workflows
• Propose logical, continuous, and traceable workflows integrating lean principles (5S) to reduce errors and crossings
• Provide visuals and documentation covering layout, zoning, and flow separation for the reorganized work areas
• Define an implementation roadmap with prioritization, action plan, and flow-related KPIs (e.g. lead time)
• Define requirements to achieve and maintain ISO 9001 (and other relevant quality) certifications
• Define the size, workstation blueprint, and infrastructure requirements (climatological, electricity, specific workstations) for the future site
• Define Business Continuity Planning requirements, including downtime, free production capacity, and minimal workforce capacity
• Define quality control, data capture, reporting, and workforce skills/competencies requirements for the future site

Required Qualifications

• Engineering degree (industrial, biotechnology, supply chain, or related field)
• Senior Consultant profile (5–8+ years) with strong expertise in production area design (IMP, Pharma), lean/industrial optimization and continuous improvement, and logistics or pharmaceutical production flows
• Experience in regulated ecosystems and/or GMP production environments
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 9001, GMP/GDP, and IMP regulation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in French and Dutch (English is an advantage)
• Excellent skills in the Microsoft Office suite, with strong documentation, analytical, and reporting abilities
• Diplomacy, pedagogy, and the ability to challenge constructively
• Ability to work transversally, with rigor and attention to detail, across both production sites in Belgium

Joining Astek means choosing an experience accelerator, where every assignment is an opportunity to progress; access to a multitude of technically exciting projects for our clients as well as internally; individualized, local support for a tailored career path; continuous learning, thanks to our internal training academy; and a friendly and inclusive work environment, supported by #TopEmployer2026 certified HR practices.