C&Q Engineer

Il y a 10 heures

Beerse, Flanders, Belgique Panda International Temps plein

C&Q Engineer – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing – Belgium


Job Description

A leading global pharmaceutical organization is looking for an experienced Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) Engineer to join their engineering team in Beerse, Belgium.

The role is part of a large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing environment focused on ensuring that critical equipment and systems remain compliant, qualified, and ready to support the production of life-saving medicines.


As a C&Q Engineer, you will act as a subject matter expert for Equipment Commissioning & Qualification, working closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams. You will play a key role in maintaining the qualified state of equipment throughout its lifecycle and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.


Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a C&Q subject matter expert for equipment qualification activities
  • Develop, execute, and maintain commissioning and qualification strategies
  • Ensure equipment remains in a validated and compliant state throughout its lifecycle
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance departments
  • Represent C&Q during regulatory and client quality audits
  • Communicate qualification strategies, progress, and status to stakeholders
  • Drive improvements in QMS, C&Q processes, methodologies, and tools
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to external C&Q engineers


Required Experience & Skills

  • Extensive experience in Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) within a GMP environment
  • Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, including Annex 1 and 21 CFR Part 11
  • Proven experience with qualification of:
  • Equipment
  • Production systems
  • Utilities
  • Facilities
  • Ability to work both strategically and hands-on in a complex pharmaceutical environment
  • Strong understanding of compliance, quality systems, and risk-based qualification approaches
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at different organizational levels


Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Strong hands-on mentality with a passion for C&Q engineering and compliance
  • Team player who enjoys collaboration and sharing expertise
  • Quality and safety-focused mindset
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or equivalent experience
  • Professional English language skills required
  • Dutch language skills are highly preferred


Project Context

The site is currently undergoing a major equipment revamp and requalification program, with significant investment planned to support future manufacturing capabilities.


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced C&Q Engineer to contribute to a high-impact pharmaceutical project within an international environment.