Process engineer

Company Overview

Are you looking for your next professional challenge? How about being a part of building a new company from the ground up? 

At White Raven, we have just started business. While we may be a small company, we have big ambitions. Over the last year, we have set up a fully operating pharmaceutical production unit and next we will ramping up its capacity ! We believe in purpose, agile mindset, and technology. 

Purpose: If you're concerned about the final purpose of your job, how about saving lives? Our focus at White Raven is to serve biotech companies, small companies that are currently on the verge of developing new treatments or improving existing treatments. This sector is highly competitive and amazingly complex. Outstanding new technologies are being invented at a very fast pace, allowing for the development of new treatments that go further every year, including cancer treatments, rare diseases, etc. 

Agile mindset: At White Raven, we are currently a small team of highly skilled experts in our area of expertise. We believe in an agile approach to build exceptional business processes, bring value to our customers, learn, and evolve quickly. We want to work with dynamic and talented individuals who share our mindset. We implement agile processes (Scrum) for daily work and fast & efficient decision-making. 

Technology: We strongly believe that mastering technology is key to becoming a reference in our area of expertise. That's why we are investing in a state-of-the-art, fully automated production line. That's also why we will implement a fully digitalized, end-to-end paperless process, which will be a strong competitive advantage in comparison to the industry standards that still remains very paper-based, mainly because of the strong regulations in place in this industry. 

To make this happen, we are actively looking for a **Process engineer** based in Liège (BE) to play a pivotal role in ramping-up our operations. This role involves collaboration with internal teams like quality, validation, IT and purchasing and external suppliers and sub-contractors.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Process Design & Engineering

• Lead or support the design and engineering of new processes, including single-use assemblies and fluid-handling systems.   
• Collaborate with equipment vendors to specify and qualify manufacturing equipment.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance.

2. CQV Activities

• Plan, execute, and document Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities for new and existing manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ensure all CQV protocols comply with regulatory guidelines, company standards, and project timelines.

3. Technical Support

• Provide ongoing technical expertise to operations team, troubleshooting issues and identifying corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Develop and optimize standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure robust, reliable, and compliant processes.
• Coordinate with the operations to plan and oversee routine equipment calibration, repairs, and upgrades.

4. Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process robustness, productivity, and compliance.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in aseptic processing and single-use systems.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Education: Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Biochemical, Mechanical, or related field)   
• Experience:   
• • 3–5 years of experience (medior level) in Process Engineering, MSAT, or a similar role within a pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on experience in aseptic filling, formulation, or related sterile processing operations.
  • Proven track record in CQV and technical troubleshooting of manufacturing processes.

• Technical Skills:
• • Knowledge of single-use technology and assemblies.
  • Familiarity with GMP regulations and quality standards (EU, FDA).
  • Proficiency with process design software and standard MS Office tools.
• Soft Skills:
• • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
  • Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.