Process Engineer LIZ (Balen)

Function:

 

You optimize all chemical processes of the LIZ-project in order to deliver services according the supply agreement, the customer expectations and the company profit goals.

  • You improve technical processes in LIZ production campaigns to optimize cost and to ensure right first time.
    • Improve process performance by 
      • Firm follow up of process parameters: trending, analysis, statistics, reporting.
      • Initiating process optimizations to continuously optimize product cost.
    • Technical troubleshooting while witnessing the process.
    • Follow up of deviations: investigate, coordinate and document root cause analyses, review corresponding documentation and support implementation of corrective and preventive action.
    • Carry out feasibility studies, impact assessments and required documentation in case of process changes.
  • You support the introduction of new technical processes and equipment.
    • Organise the Technology Transfer Process to production.
    • Lead the process engineering and participate in the process safety and environmental risk assessments.
    • Review of Master Batch records (MBR), process validations & homogeneity studies.
    • Accommodating customer process witnessing in production. 
    • Review and analyse product campaign & review data.
  • You become a process expert by keeping up to date with the state-of-the art LIZ installations and developing an in depth knowledge of all LIZ processes. Therefor being present both on our Wetteren and Balen site is crucial.
  • You build and maintain strong collaboration with internal stakeholders to create a fluent team interaction and progress of the project.

 

Profile:

 

  • You have a Master degree in Chemistry, (Bio)engineering or equivalent.
  • Strong chemical and process technical competencies.
  • Affinity with data collection, interpretation and reporting.    
  • You have 5 years of experience in a production environment.
  • Knowledge of process risk analysis and process validation. 
  • You are willing to work on both our Wetteren and Balen site. 
  • Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
  • Team player able to work with different stakeholders.
  • Pursue ‘first time right’ attitude.
  • Pro-active way of working.
  • Excellent planning and organising skills, capacity to cope with pressure.

 

What we Offer

 

  • A technically challenging position at an international and stable company that holds a leading position in the pharmaceutical sector.
  • A dynamic and collegial working environment with a strong focus on support, training, and personal development.
  • An attractive salary package with extensive fringe benefits.
  • Ajinomoto is committed to a safe, inclusive work environment and values the complementarity of diverse teams.