Process Engineer

ThermoFisher Scientific; Tilburg; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Tilburg manufactures softgel capsules and seeks a Process Engineer to enhance manufacturing performance, robustness and capability. You will lead technical improvement and CAPEX projects, collaborate with Operations, Maintenance & Engineering, Quality, Validation and other functions to translate challenges into sustainable technical improvements.

Fluent English is required; Dutch is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience in process/manufacturing/production engineering.
• Experience in regulated pharma/biotech/food environments preferred.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• CAPEX project experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of GMP, quality systems and validation principles.
• Lean/Six Sigma knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and interactions.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities to improve capability, robustness, yield, and manufacturability.
• Develop and implement technical process improvements and assess outcomes.
• Provide engineering input for complex or recurring manufacturing issues.
• Lead process improvement and CAPEX projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide input during equipment design, commissioning, qualification and implementation of new or modified processes and equipment.
• Act as SME for assigned processes and support validation and lifecycle activities.
• Ensure activities comply with GMP, quality and EH&S requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree (HBO/WO) in engineering

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Process Engineer – Tilburg

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Tilburg is responsible for the development and manufacturing of commercial medicines in the form of softgel capsules.

As a Process Engineer , you help improve the performance, robustness and capability of our commercial manufacturing processes. You combine process engineering, data analysis and practical problem solving to translate manufacturing challenges and opportunities into sustainable technical improvements.

In addition, you will lead assigned technical improvement and CAPEX projects , working closely with Operations, Maintenance & Engineering, Quality, Validation, PPI and other technical functions.

What will you do?

• Develop a strong technical understanding of assigned manufacturing processes and process/equipment interactions.
• Analyze manufacturing and process data to identify opportunities to improve process capability, robustness, yield and manufacturability.
• Develop and implement technical process improvements and assess whether the intended performance improvements are achieved.
• Provide process engineering expertise for complex or recurring manufacturing issues where deeper process understanding is required.
• Lead assigned process improvement and CAPEX projects , including defining technical requirements, evaluating solutions and coordinating implementation with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide process engineering input during equipment design, commissioning, qualification and implementation of new or modified processes and equipment.
• Act as a technical Subject Matter Expert for assigned manufacturing processes and support validation, process changes and lifecycle activities where required.
• Ensure technical activities and improvements are performed in accordance with applicable GMP, quality and EH&S requirements.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (HBO/WO) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology or another relevant technical/scientific discipline.
• Relevant experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, production engineering or a comparable technical role.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food or another regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills and an understanding of manufacturing processes and process/equipment interactions.
• Experience with technical projects; experience with CAPEX projects is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of GMP, quality systems and validation principles.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or comparable improvement methodologies is an advantage.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are an advantage.

What characterizes you?

You are technically curious, analytical and enjoy understanding how manufacturing processes work and how they can be improved. You combine a structured approach to problem solving with practical implementation and are comfortable working across different functions.

You take ownership of your work, enjoy bringing technical solutions from concept into practice and can coordinate different stakeholders to achieve results

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.