Blackfield Associates are currently partnered with a global pharmaceutical manufacturer to support their search for a Process Engineering Lead to join their project based in Belgium on an initial 12-month contract.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead process engineering for new facility from design through qualification
* Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, and equipment specifications
* Oversee integration of key unit operations (e.g., reactors, crystallizers, centrifuges, spray dryers)
* Ensure compliance with GMP standards and process safety, including solvent and nitrogen handling
* Collaborate with automation (DeltaV), CQV, and construction teams for full system integration
* Support FATs/SATs, vendor coordination, and process risk assessments (e.g., HAZOP)
* Drive project schedule and team deliverables; provide leadership and mentoring
Experience Needed:
* Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering
* Sufficient years of pharmaceutical process engineering experience
* Strong background in solvent-based systems, spray drying, and inert atmospheres
* Experience with GMP compliance, automation (preferably DeltaV), and capital projects
* Proven leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills
* Fluent in English; Dutch preferred