Job Description

General information

Publication date

14/04/2026

Category

OPERATIONS - CONSULTING

Job title

Project Engineer Aseptic Ointments - Life Sciences - M/F/X

Contract

Permanent contract

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Project Engineer with experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing to support daily operations within a dynamic and regulated production environment (aseptic ointments).

This role combines technical leadership with hands-on involvement in project execution – from design through hand-over within cost, time-schedule and functionality. You bring engineering expertise, GMP understanding, and a proactive mindset to support continuous improvement, reliability, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations related:

• Ensure compliance with GMP guidelines and industrial standards
• Implement preventive maintenance plans during shutdowns according to the schedule and manage planned corrective repairs
• Contribute in maintenance/reliability reviews of new projects
• Execute and follow up on civil/infrastructure work tasks in the production plant
• Supervise changeover operations for production equipment to ensure an improvement of productivity
• Coach and motivate onboarding colleagues
• Support building organizational culture, aligned with the companies Values & Behaviors

Other:

• Execute projects in line with all stakeholders
• Make sure projects are executed according to life cycle cost and project schedules
• Apply technical solutions ensuring compliance with HSE regulations
• Develop and implement projects on-site according to defined standards
• Share and implement best practices and expertise across the engineering community of our client

Key Performance Indicators:

• GMP and HSE compliance
• Fulfillment of project targets
• Meeting site KPI's

Business Industry

Life sciences

Profile

Experience:

• Proven background in Operations Management and Execution
• Broad functional knowledge
• Working across departments

Skills & knowledge:

• Understanding of manufacturing process execution
• Qualification
• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles and practices
• General HSE knowledge
• Familiar and knowledge of relevant tools and systems
• Able to manage business continuity
• Fluent in English and Dutch

Position location

Job location

Europe, Belgium

Location

Noordkustlaan 16B 1702 Dilbeek

Candidate criteria

Level of experience

1 to 3 years