R&D Project Engineer : mechanical equipments

Today, our client is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. For their site in the Antwerp region, we have an open position for a R&D Project Engineer. In this role, you will develop and manage projects and transfer new process and system technologies to all affiliates. This includes working through the 5-phase development model, starting by generation of project functional requirements based on affiliate needs. Projects include own developments (with in-house project teams) or outsourced developments (through engineering offices).

Key responsibilities

New Process / System Development:
Identify opportunities to utilize new process technologies to improve the existing HGC process or create new processes or products. New process technology may include: defining process flow, modelling process variables, equipment identification and specification including process control systems and providing capital cost estimation and cost benefits
Identify project functional requirements working with affiliate management, engineering or outside technology resources
Execute and/or manage projects from laboratory demonstrators and prototypes through manufacturing scale-up and operational phases, maintaining effective communication with development colleagues, project team members and outside technology resources
Organize process technology design, prototyping and scale-up trials; perform required experimental design and analyses, identify critical process variables
Correlate and interpret results and draw logical conclusions
Define operating parameters which deliver a consistent process and product to required outcomes.

Process or systems technology transfer:
Support implementation of new technology within client's affiliates in conjunction with TS or divisional project teams
Organize and execute process, systems, equipment or methods validation in support of technology transfer following Corporate guidelines
Provide appropriate drawings, samples, process or equipment manuals in support of technology documentation packages.

Development and training:
Assist in training and functional guidance of end users of new process technology and system development introductions
Identify additional training requirements and arrange internal, external resources as required
Design and prepare process or systems manuals to facilitate ‘top-class’ technology transfer practice within the company.

Key Requirements :
Master or PhD (of science) in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering
Significant industrial experience including a proven project and systems development management record
Fluent in English, good knowledge in Dutch and in French, German is an asset
The job requires a presence every day on the site of Puurs
Team player and hand on mentality

Bert • Mechanical Design Engineer
"As challenging as it is to get a good intuition about the wire drawing process, it's very rewarding when the effort pays off in simple yet innovative changes that improve a process that has been around for so long."

Onboarding

Personal growth

Company events

Soft & hard skills

Knowledge sharing

Do you thrive in a dynamic, solution-focused environment? Then you'll feel right at home with us! At Verhaert On-site Consulting, you’ll join a team of design, engineering and management consultants who work on-site with the customer, delivering fresh perspectives and top-quality services that drive groundbreaking results. Surrounded by dedicated business, talent and technical coaches we nurture personal and project development.

Our mission? To help our clients innovate and excel in their industries through dedicated R&D expertise and support. In co-creation, we accelerate and industrialize projects or transform organizations and make them resilient.

As part of the Verhaert Masters in Innovation group, you’ll have the chance to grow, innovate and make your mark in a company that values your expertise and enthusiasm.

Tomislav Kunstek | Contact Person