Project Engineer Inspection, packaging and material handling

Summary

You will have the opportunity to create visible impact in an environment where innovation, quality and reliability are central. In this role, you will be a driving force behind technical investment projects that contribute to safe and efficient production processes. You will collaborate closely with experts across disciplines, transform ideas into concrete solutions, and help build state of the art inspection, packaging and material handling systems. If you gain energy from progress, responsibility and delivering tangible results, this is the place where you can truly make a difference.

About the Role

#LI-Hybrid 

Location: Puurs, Belgium 

Relocation Support: This role is based in Puurs, Belgium. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage and execute capex projects: budget and schedule across departments.
• Become subject matter expert for the Inspection, packaging and material handling within the site.
• Initiate the project, develop the business case together with the stakeholders,
• Reach out to suppliers, order equipment, perform design reviews and execute FAT/SAT and commissioning testing to get the new equipment up & running within the agreed timelines.
• Develop project execution strategy and execute investment projects according to customer needs (costs, schedule, functionality, quality)
• Develops project cost estimates and performs Value Improvement Reviews to support investment decisions. 
• Prepares project quality and procurement plans and leads tendering processes. 
• Executes Health, Safety and Environment activities, including safety stops and risk assessments. 
• Leads installations, testing, FAT/SAT activities and commissioning within projects. 
• Manages project changes, deviations and technical troubleshooting during qualification activities. 

Essential Requirements: 

• Fluent in English and Dutch
• Experience planning and executing technical investment projects within a production environment.
• Ability to develop and assess technical specifications, user requirements and functional requirements. 
• Experience coordinating suppliers, contractors and external partners in a project context. 
• Proficiency in developing and executing qualifications and test protocols within technical projects. 
• Degree in Industrial Engineering (Dipl. Ing. / M. Sc.) or equivalent

Desirable Requirements: 

• 3 years of engineering experience thereof 2 in investment projects, ideally in pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with inspection, packaging or material‑handling systems in a pharmaceutical or similar environment. 
• Solid skills in risk assessment and implementing effective mitigation measures. 
• Ability to apply digital tools and data analysis to support decision‑making in projects. 

What You Can Expect from Us

You’ll join an open and stimulating company culture where collaboration, growth, and well being are at the heart of everything we do. We offer you the opportunity to develop yourself and expand your knowledge across various domains.

At our Puurs site, we place great importance on both the physical and mental well-being of our employees. That’s why we provide a supportive work environment that includes: a bike leasing program, an on-site fitness facility freely accessible to employees, and the presence of a mental coach on site.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
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