Product Manager

Printing International; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Job summary

A leading printing solutions provider in the United States is looking for a Product Manager – Validation Officer to coordinate validation activities for high-tech systems. This role requires strong project management skills, excellent communication, and an analytical mindset. The successful candidate will work closely with various teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and improve processes. A higher education degree in science or engineering and experience in a similar role is essential. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in Dutch with good command of English.
• Strong GMP knowledge and experience in a GMP environment.
• Experience with root cause analysis (DMAIC, FMEA, 6M).
• High attention to quality and detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document a risk-based validation strategy.
• Prepare and execute Validation Master Plans.
• Perform product and project validation.
• Identify and implement efficiency monitoring tools.
• Support and train departments in problem-solving methodologies.

Skills

Risk-based validation strategy

Data analysis in Excel

Project management skills

Technical writing

Interpersonal and communication skills

Critical thinking

Lean and/or Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Higher education degree in science or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

At Printing International, innovation and precision go hand in hand. We develop advanced printing solutions for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers worldwide, where quality, compliance, and reliability are essential. We are currently looking for a Product Manager – Validation Officer who will play a key role in coordinating validation activities and supporting the successful development and delivery of our high-tech systems. Working closely with Engineering, Production, QA, and After-Sales teams, you will help ensure that our solutions meet the highest industry standards while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Join an international, technology-driven environment where expertise, collaboration, and commitment make the difference.

As part of our team, you will be a key driver behind the development and success of our products and projects. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle — from development and validation to release and continuous optimization.

You will coordinate and execute the Validation Master Plan for each product or project and act as the central point of contact for all CAPA-related activities, supporting improvement initiatives and product optimization in close collaboration with internal departments.

Machines developed for pharmaceutical and medical device applications are validated according to the GAMP5 validation model. Machine data complies with ALCOA principles, including 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.

Each machine is validated both as:

• a project component (customer-specific product requirements), and
• a product component (machine and software platform),

with both elements validated individually and as an integrated system.

You will work closely with After-Sales Service, Engineering, Production, and QA teams.

We offer a competitive salary package aligned with your experience and profile.

Your Responsibilities

• Independently develop and document a risk-based validation strategy
• Prepare and execute Validation Master Plans and Product & Project Validation Plans
• Perform product and project validation, including process and software validation
• Prepare validation documentation in accordance with applicable guidelines
• Identify and implement efficiency monitoring tools
• Initiate and manage CAPA activities, defining improvements and action plans
• Align proposals with internal stakeholders
• Perform complex data analyses in Excel for root cause analysis and optimization
• Support and train departments in problem-solving methodologies
• Investigate urgent and critical product or process issues, including incident handling
• Ensure knowledge retention and cross-department knowledge sharing

Your Profile

• Higher education degree in science or engineering
• Experience in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel (data analysis)
• Fluent in Dutch with good command of English
• Strong GMP knowledge and experience in a GMP environment
• Experience with root cause analysis (DMAIC, FMEA, 6M); Lean and/or Six Sigma knowledge is a plus
• Strong project management skills: planning, activity follow-up, and timely risk escalation
• Excellent technical writing skills with structured and clear documentation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to quickly define action plans
• High attention to quality and detail
• Alignment with Printing International’s vision and mission
• Critical thinking
• Sense of responsibility
• Analytical mindset
• Team collaboration

We give preference to direct applications via:

• We are a high-tech machine builder from Aalter, specializing in the design, production, and commissioning of pad printing machines. We also supply all accessories, including inks, printing plates, and pads.
• Our clients are global leaders in pharma, food, medical devices, as well as cosmetics, toys, and automotive industries.
• We are proud to be a Siemens OEM partner from day one.
• Everyone at PI contributes to achieving our goals. Customer satisfaction requires everyone’s involvement and the willingness to go the extra mile. “Teamwork makes the dream work” could be our slogan.