CQV Engineer - Utilities & HVAC SPOC

Lonza Group Ltd.; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits - Visp

Competitive salary

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Visp seeks a CQV Engineer – SPOC Utilities & HVAC to own qualification and validation activities for utilities and HVAC systems across their lifecycle. The role serves as the technical SME and main interface between CQV, Engineering, Operations, Plant Engineering, QA and Projects.

You will apply GMP/GxP knowledge, work independently, and support audits, CAPAs and lifecycle improvements in a site-based setting. German is advantageous and relocation support may be offered.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education (ETH, FH, HF) or equivalent professional experience.
• Several years of relevant experience in Utilities, HVAC, commissioning, validation within a regulated GMP environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems and/or pharmaceutical utilities, with a good understanding of their operation, critical parameters and qualification requirements.
• Solid knowledge of GMP/GxP requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Proven ability to work independently, take ownership and make sound technical and compliance-related decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with other departments.
• A structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, combined with a strong focus on quality and compliance.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of German is an advantage.
• A strong team player who is comfortable working in a cross‑functional environment while maintaining a high level of independence and accountability

Responsibilities

• Act as the CQV SPOC and SME for Utilities & HVAC systems, providing technical expertise and guidance across the organization.
• Lead the planning, coordination, execution, and maintenance of qualifications and requalifications throughout the system lifecycle.
• Assess qualification impacts from installations, modifications, changes, deviations, and lifecycle activities, ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Prepare, review, and maintain CQV, Engineering, and GMP documentation in line with GxP requirements and internal procedures.
• Manage and support TCRs, deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and other quality-related activities for Utilities & HVAC systems.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and project teams to deliver compliant solutions from design through qualification and operation.
• Support audits, inspections, continuous improvement initiatives, and decommissioning activities while maintaining system compliance and lifecycle requirements.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Independent work

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality & compliance focus

GMP/GxP knowledge

English fluency

German advantageous

Education

ETH/FH/HF or equivalent

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. in Visp seeks a CQV Engineer – SPOC Utilities & HVAC to own qualification and validation activities for utilities and HVAC systems across their lifecycle. The role serves as the technical SME and main interface between CQV, Engineering, Operations, Plant Engineering, QA and Projects.

You will apply GMP/GxP knowledge, work independently, and support audits, CAPAs and lifecycle improvements in a site-based setting. German is advantageous and relocation support may be offered.