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 .

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

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.