Commissioning & Qualification Engineer

Who we are

Akkodis is a global digital engineering and smart industry leader, bringing together talent and technology to engineer a smarter future. With more than 50,000 experts worldwide and over 1,000 in Belgium, we support companies across industries in innovation, digital transformation and R&D; from consulting and talent solutions to end-to-end project delivery. Driven by passion, expertise and impact, we make incredible happen.

In Belgium, we operate through 7 dedicated practices, where our consultants receive the technical guidance, coaching and support they need to grow and fully unlock their potential. We believe in empowering our talent by providing the right expertise, knowledge-sharing and development opportunities to help them thrive. Our practices: Product & System Development, Validation & Verification, Manufacturing & Operations, Cloud Infrastructures & Security, Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence, Digital & Software and Wireless & Connectivity.

Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. You can find more information on our website :

Mission

As Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will oversee and mentor a team of seven professionals. You will be the primary contact for equipment qualification, requalification, and improvement projects within a GMP environment. Your role involves ensuring that critical production facilities and sterile equipment consistently comply with quality standards. Combining technical expertise with people management, stakeholder management, and a hands-on approach, you will swiftly address urgent issues and actively contribute to CAPAs, non-conformances, and quality improvements

Your responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute (re)qualifications using V-model and risk-based approach
• Initiate and follow up on improvement projects with short turnaround times
• Prepare, review, and approve validation documentation and technical reports
• Support audits and inspections to ensure compliance with GMP guidelines
• Actively participate in meetings, bridging operations, quality, and engineering
• Manage CAPAs and follow up on non-conformances to improve quality standards
• Ensure systems and processes remain compliant with GMP guidelines and internal standards

What skills do you bring to the table?

• Master's degree in bioengineering, chemistry, pharmacy, or equivalent field
• Min of 5 years of experience in equipment qualification, validation, or quality in a GMP environment
• Strong technical knowledge of sterile equipment and validation processes
• Proficient in CAPAs and quality improvement projects
• Experience in people management or a strong ambition to grow in this area
• Fluent communicator in both Dutch and English languages
• Social, flexible, and able to quickly integrate into a dynamic team

Our recruitment process

Stage 1: Initial telephone interview (15 min) with @Bo, Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Step 2: Interview (60 min) with a Business Manager.

Step 3: Interview (60 min) with the client.

Interested? Apply now or send an e-mail to bo.schoonjans@akkodis.com so we can get in touch!