Process Engineer Manufacturing

Process Engineer Manufacturing

Location: Bornem

We are looking for a Process Engineer Manufacturing to join our Engineering team at Lonza Bornem. The Process Engineer supports site Operations, R&D and Quality in executing improvement plans utilizing Six Sigma, Lean and other methodologies to enhance overall business performance.

For this role, a Master’s degree in Engineering Sciences (Civil Engineer) is required, as the position involves complex technical problem‑solving and advanced engineering responsibilities.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

• A variety of benefits dependant on role and location

• The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

The full-time annual base pay for this position in Belgium is expected to range between 52.500,- EUR and 73.500,- EUR. Initial salary placement within this range will be determined based on role‑related factors such as experience, qualifications, and expected contribution.

What you will do:

• Adjust process parameters in consultation with production management (instructions, use of follow-up tools)

• Prioritize the activities for production machine changes and special productions (size/bar changes, supros, special lengths)

• Discuss shift report of production shift supervisor and start actions where appropriate. Conduct shift meeting together with production departments and M&E departments

• Daily inspection and follow-up of the hard gelatin capsule machines for quality and quantity (scrap/losses). Accordingly, implement and delegate to day workers the actions to be taken (dimensional control, parameters humidity, weights, HCM set point changes, etc.)

• Maintain close contacts with production operators, mechanics and QA engineers, explain procedures and empower production personnel

• Supervise the cleanliness and hygiene status (GMP) of the production room and correct where vital

• Guard process capabilities and take appropriate actions where needed (standardization of process)

• Train new operators and colleagues in capsule production and in procedures, as well as in capsule quantity importance

• Propose and implement process changes and programs also according quality plan, capital plan, Hfc program, HCM speed program and other programs

What we are looking for:

• Master’s degree in Engineering Sciences (Civil Engineer)

• Proficient in both English and Dutch

• Highly organized and detail oriented

Nice to have:

• Engineering experience in a manufacturing/ production environment

• Project development and implementation experience

• Knowledge of continuous improvement. We prefer with a Green Belt certification

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.