Qualification & Validation Engineer – Packaging & Combination Products

Nalys; Waals-Brabant; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nalys is seeking a Qualification & Validation Engineer to join the Q&V team at a leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Belgium. You will work on Periodic Qualification Review projects and upcoming packaging-focused tasks, balancing documentation with hands-on shop floor activities in a GMP environment.

The role requires autonomous, proactive work in packaging, medical devices, and sterilization contexts, with ownership from day one and fluency in French plus English for technical

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Qualification & Validation within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience qualifying production and packaging equipment.
• Experience with assembly and packaging equipment for combination products.
• Fluent in French with ability to read/write technical English documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review qualification status of equipment as part of a Periodic Qualification Review.
• Prepare and execute qualification and validation protocols on production and packaging equipment.
• Support assembly and packaging of combination products (drug-device).
• Investigate deviations and technical issues, proposing appropriate solutions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of activities.

Skills

Qualification & Validation

Packaging equipment

CSV

GMP

French language

English language

Job description

About Nalys

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 Qualification & Validation Engineer, you will join the Q&V team of a leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing site.

The team supports production, assembly and packaging equipment. Your first priority will be a Periodic Qualification Review project with a year-end deadline. After that, you will contribute to upcoming projects focused on packaging activities.

This role combines documentation with hands-on work on the shop floor.

You will work on equipment used to assemble and package combination products, in a GMP environment where reliability and compliance are essential.

We’re looking for an autonomous and proactive Q&V engineer with solid experience in packaging, medical devices and sterilization. You should be ready to take ownership of your activities from day one.

The Role & Responsibilities

Working within the Qualification & Validation team and alongside operational and project teams, your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing the qualification status of equipment as part of a Periodic Qualification Review


• Preparing and executing qualification and validation protocols on production and packaging equipment


• Supporting the assembly and packaging of combination products (drug-device)


• Investigating deviations and technical issues, and proposing appropriate solutions


• Contributing to packaging-related projects from preparation to follow-up


• Coordinating with stakeholders to ensure activities are delivered on time.

Skills & Qualifications

• You have at least 3 years of experience in Qualification & Validation within a manufacturing environment


• You have hands-on experience qualifying production and packaging equipment


• You have worked on assembly and packaging equipment for combination products


• Your experience in packaging, medical devices and/or sterilization is a key advantage


• You work independently, solve problems effectively and bring a positive, team-oriented attitude


• You are fluent in French and can read and write technical documentation in English


• Experience in Computerized System Validation (CSV) is a strong asset


• Please note: profiles limited to laboratory equipment qualification are not a fit for this role.

The Recruitment Process

By applying for the “Qualification & Validation 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


• You will have a second interview with on of our Technical Referents


• The last interview will be with our Business Unit Director, Jimmy Rousseaux.