Process Engineer

DPS Group Global; Noord-Brabant; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DPS Group Global seeks an experienced Project Engineer to support a major pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion. You will handle engineering design, installation, commissioning, and qualification of complex equipment including formulation vessels, powder handling systems, isolators, and related process equipment.

You will work with automation, process, mechanical, HVAC, civil, CQV specialists and end users, coordinating with suppliers and construction partners across Europe to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience delivering capital projects in pharma/biotech/high-tech manufacturing.
• Experience with hygienic design and powder handling is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with GMP regulations, EU GMP Annex 1, EHEDG, and ISPE guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design activities for complex manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Act as SME for a critical formulation area.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams, project stakeholders, and end users.
• Build and maintain relationships with design and construction partners across Europe.
• Support FATs at vendor locations.
• Lead installation, commissioning, and qualification activities as technical owner.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BSc/MSc in Pharmaceutical/Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to support a major manufacturing expansion project within a highly regulated production environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for the engineering design, installation, commissioning, and qualification of complex manufacturing equipment used in pharmaceutical production. The equipment includes formulation vessels, powder handling systems, isolators, downflow booths, and supporting process equipment.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will collaborate closely with automation, process, mechanical, HVAC, civil, and CQV specialists, as well as end users, project managers, schedulers, and cost controllers. You will also work closely with external suppliers and construction partners to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective project delivery.

The role covers the final design phase, installation, commissioning, qualification, handover, and post-handover support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design activities for complex manufacturing equipment and facilities.


• Act as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for a critical formulation area.


• Collaborate closely with global engineering teams, project stakeholders, and end users.


• Build and maintain relationships with design and construction partners across Europe.


• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) at vendor locations.


• Lead installation, commissioning, and qualification activities as technical owner of the area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, or a related discipline.


• Minimum 5 years of experience delivering capital projects within pharmaceutical, biotech, food, or high-tech manufacturing environments.


• Experience with hygienic design and powder handling processes is highly desirable.


• Familiarity with GMP regulations, EU GMP Annex 1, EHEDG, and ISPE guidelines.


• Strong understanding of manufacturing facility construction and equipment integration.


• Willingness to travel to vendor sites when required.


• Ability to work on-site, with increased site presence required during project execution phases.