{"id":4059292,"url":"https://alion.io/job/lonza-qc-engineer","title":"QC Engineer","company":{"id":679681,"name":"Lonza","domain":"lonza.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/lonza","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":85,"open_postings":70,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.6,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":41,"computed_at":"2026-11-11T05:49:22Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Bornem, Belgium"],"countries":["BE"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":true,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"CAPA","optional":false},{"name":"GMP","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-11T07:21:58Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-11","last_verified_at":"2026-11-11T07:21:58Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"QC Engineer (Dutch speaking)\nThe actual location of this job is in Bornem, Belgium. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.\nFor our site in Bornem we have an open position for a QC Engineer. In this role, you will drive QC validations, product release processes and support lean and efficient control strategies. You will initiate quality improvement projects which will enable us to keep our position as ‘leader in quality’ in the market. You will work closely with the manufacturing organization to safeguard high product quality levels and delivery service according to customer expectations.\nWhat you will get:\nAn agile career and dynamic working culture. \nAn inclusive and ethical workplace. \nCompensation programs that recognize high performance. \nThe opportunity to shape and scale AI/ML and Data Science capabilities within a global organization. \nLeadership opportunities through mentoring, capability building, and strategic influence. \nA variety of benefits. The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits \nThe full-time annual base pay for this position in Belgium is expected to range between 52.500,- EUR and 73.500,- EUR. Initial salary placement within this range will be determined based on role-related factors such as experience, qualifications, and expected contribution.\nWhat you will do:\nValidation\nValidates QC laboratory equipment and test methods.\nPro-active scheduling of validation activities and analyses\nCreates documented evidence of qualification test method as well as validation summaries.\nFollow-up on validation activities linked to business process and software applications by determining or executing appropriate QC tests and SOPs.\nContinuous improvement\nParticipates in department and site related meetings to assure delivery, adherence to quality systems, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.\nRolls out various QC projects specific to the laboratory systems or processes, in compliance with the applicable standards. Plans, executes and follows-up on project work to ensure on-time completion. Troubleshooting and resolving potential issues followed by communication to stakeholders.\nInstallation of test procedures in accordance with regulatory and internal reference test standards (like pharmacopoeia/ food regulations/customer specifications/corporate procedures )\nDrives as well as provides the necessary support to the QC team related to changes and deviations in accordance with internal references.\nDrives the qualification and evaluation process of new products and vendors in cooperation with the QA department.\nSupports customer and regulatory audits to increase customer confidence and satisfaction. Creates and executes CAPA plans.\nDrives training activities on QC related topics to maintain a sustainable quality culture with intrinsically motivated employees.\nundefined\nRaw material and batch release\nCombines and analyzes available data on raw material / in process checks / finished products to assure continuous availability of materials meeting the required specifications\nProvides timely correct information on requests from departments and customers related to release process, projects, special testing.\nIdentifies trends during release process and material review and suggests corrective and preventive actions with the aim of continuous improvement.\nDrives on time delivery of finished good release and facilitates incoming control at customer. \nFollow-up on QC release activities and decide on fit for use and scrap.Manage, review, and approve OOS (Out of Specification) /deviation investigations, change controls and CAPA. Support the QA deviation coordinator with root cause investigation and determination of appropriate CAPA plans. \nEnsures correct documentation in available quality system as well as impact assessment performance towards product release.\nNew material release\ncreation process by reviewing newly created materials\nProvides support to stakeholders with respect to the quality attribute value selection.\nDistinguishes customized from standard products and assures appropriate COFA installation.\nKey contact for QC related quality attributes issues or actions between different departments.\nEnsures update of QC related software systems when new quality attributes are created. Maintains the fit for use of the new material creation process for future business flows or customer requirements.\nWhat we are looking for:\nMaster degree in engineering, pharmacy, biotechnology or equivalent.\nMinimum 2 years engineer experience within quality control environment. \nAt least 2 years of relevant experience in a GMP production environment. \nRelevant experience with managing projects or validation. \nHands-on, pragmatic and a positive problem-solving mindset, able to work in a complex environment with different stakeholders and with continuously evolving developments.\nClear analytical and problem solving skills, proactive, persistent, result driven\nAbility to interact, cooperate and motivate across departments and functions\nAbility to work independently while being a team player with collaborative skills\nPossesses a positive, can-do attitude and creatively solves problems\nGood knowledge of IT-tools: MS Office / Statistic packages / ERP-tools and -processes.\nFluent written and oral communication in Dutch and English,\nFrench is an advantage.\nAbout Lonza\nAt Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.\nInnovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.\nReady to shape the future of life sciences? 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