Senior Process & Project Lead (NL/EN)

Vulcain Engineering Group | Belgium; Geel; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car

Fuel card

Representation fees

Meal vouchers

Eco cheques

Sectorial bonus

Résumé du poste

Vulcain Engineering Belgium seeks a Senior Process & Project Engineer to lead multiple pharmaceutical engineering projects from definition to handover in a GMP-regulated environment.

You will manage scope, budgets and resources, coordinate production, validation, quality and maintenance teams, and drive process improvements, equipment upgrades and facility modifications to ensure compliance and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Project Engineering, Process Engineering or CAPEX project management within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and industrial project execution.
• Experience collaborating with validation, quality assurance, production and maintenance teams.
• Good understanding of GMP regulations, engineering standards and project lifecycle management.
• Fluency in Dutch and English is mandatory.

Responsabilités

• Manage several small to medium-sized engineering and process improvement projects simultaneously within pharmaceutical production facilities.
• Define project scope, technical requirements, planning, budget and resource needs in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary activities involving production, engineering, validation, quality, maintenance and external contractors.
• Lead process optimization initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, reliability, product quality and operational performance.
• Prepare technical specifications, evaluate suppliers and support procurement activities.
• Monitor project execution, budget, risks and timelines while ensuring compliance with GMP and EHS requirements.
• Support commissioning, qualification and handover activities to ensure a smooth transition to operations.
• Prepare project documentation, reports and presentations for management and project stakeholders.

Connaissances

Dutch language

English language

Project management

GMP knowledge

Process engineering

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Industrial/Bioengineering/Mechanical

Description du poste

As part of our Life Sciences activities, we are looking for a Senior Process & Project Engineer to support the delivery of multiple engineering and investment projects within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will oversee projects from initial definition through implementation, ensuring compliance, operational continuity and alignment with business objectives. You will combine technical expertise, project management skills and stakeholder coordination to successfully execute process improvements, equipment upgrades and facility modifications in a highly regulated environment.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

• Manage several small to medium-sized engineering and process improvement projects simultaneously within pharmaceutical production facilities.
• Define project scope, technical requirements, planning, budget and resource needs in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary activities involving production, engineering, validation, quality, maintenance and external contractors.
• Lead process optimization initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, reliability, product quality and operational performance.
• Prepare technical specifications, evaluate suppliers and support procurement activities.
• Monitor project execution, budget, risks and timelines while ensuring compliance with GMP and EHS requirements.
• Support commissioning, qualification and handover activities to ensure a smooth transition to operations.
• Prepare project documentation, reports and presentations for management and project stakeholders.

ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Project Engineering, Process Engineering or CAPEX project management within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and industrial project execution.
• Experience collaborating with validation, quality assurance, production and maintenance teams.
• Good understanding of GMP regulations, engineering standards and project lifecycle management.
• Strong organizational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in Dutch and English is mandatory.

ABOUT US:

Vulcain Engineering is a group specialized in the energy sector that supports companies active in Renewable & Nuclear Energy, Gas & Infrastructure through our Study Offices and Consultancy services. Vulcain Engineering Group is positioned as a transformation partner thanks to its ultra-specialization in strategic sectors which positively impact the transformation of our society and supports its clients in their transformation towards more sustainable and responsible models. Vulcain supports its clients throughout the entire life cycle of their projects, from design to commissioning, by integrating constructability and safety requirements right from the design phase.

In Belgium, our activities focus on consultancy services, delivering expertise in three main areas:

• Energy/Infrastructure
• Gas Renewables & Processes
• Life Sciences

With headquarters based in Brussels, and clients spread all over the country, we address key projects in the Belgian industry, offering our consultants the opportunity to work on challenging topics and discover different areas during their time at Vulcain.

Why would you apply?

• An annual gross salary ranging from 60 000€ to 70 000€ paid over 13,92 months and advantages such as a company car (and fuel card), representation fees, insurances, meal vouchers, eco cheques, a sectorial bonus (the salary indicated corresponds to the level of experience mentioned in the job description. For any other level of experience, the annual salary may vary accordingly)
• A tailored career path within the company : opportunities to discover different business units, training, follow-up from your business manager, and a development evaluation every year
• A human-based company with slightly more than 120 consultants and synergies between the different business units