Quality Project Engineer – Life Sciences (Flanders)

ALTEN Group; Vlaanderen; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Meal vouchers

Flexible hours

Homeworking possibilities

Job summary

ALTEN Group is seeking a Quality Project Engineer in Belgium to support and improve quality standards across Utilities and Supporting Systems. You will coordinate complex issues and act as a bridge between the department and the quality team.

You will monitor KPIs, train staff, and support validations and change management, while leading projects to elevate quality standards and ensuring proper implementation with Engineering and PTS teams. Fluent Dutch and English are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or science.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of SOP, GMP, and pharmaceutical guidelines.
• Organized and effective communicator with Dutch and English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and resolve complex quality issues within the department.
• Maintain and improve quality standards by monitoring KPIs and QPR.
• Identify potential issues and deliver training as needed.
• Support validation and change management processes.
• Lead projects to enhance departmental quality standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering and PTS teams to ensure proper implementation of quality standards.
• Serve as the point of contact for change management and quality input for Utility and HVAC engineers.
• Train technicians, engineers, and supervisors on quality topics.
• Investigate QARs and improve data integrity through checks and new projects.
• Keep the Validation Master Plan (VMP) up to date and review validated systems.

Skills

Quality mindset

Structured communicator

Change management

Project coordination

English language

Dutch language

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or science

Tools

Calibration experience

HVAC knowledge

SOP and GMP familiarity

Job description

We are currently looking for a Quality Project Engineer to join our team.

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and improving quality standards across the Utilities and Supporting Systems department. You will act as the coordinator for complex quality issues, serving as the link between the department and the quality team. Your proactive approach will help maintain high standards by monitoring key parameters, providing training, and supporting validations and change management.

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinate and resolve complex quality issues within the department.
• Maintain and improve quality standards by monitoring KPIs and QPR.
• Proactively identify potential issues and deliver training as needed.
• Support and guide validation and change management processes.
• Lead and participate in projects to enhance departmental quality standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering and PTS teams to ensure proper implementation of quality standards.
• Serve as the point of contact for change management and quality input for Utility and HVAC engineers.
• Train and educate technicians, engineers, and supervisors on quality-related topics.
• Investigate QARs and improve data integrity through checks and new projects.
• Keep the Validation Master Plan (VMP) up to date and conduct periodic reviews of the validated systems.
• Assist in audit preparations and support the department during audits.
• Support the Quality analyst(s) of the department in performing their duty.
• Organize and update SOPs and instructions in line with c-GMPs and pharmaceutical guidelines.
• Support supervisors and lead engineers in quality and data integrity topics.

Required skills:

• Master’s degree in engineering or science.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial experience in a chemical plant, pharmaceutical, or food industry.
• Strong quality mindset and solid knowledge of SOP, GMP, and pharmaceutical guidelines.
• Organized, structured, and effective communicator.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; practical knowledge of French and/or German is a plus.
• Experience with utility installations, calibration, or HVAC is an advantage

What we have to offer:

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