Biopharmaceutical Engineering & Construction
Contract Type: Full-time employee or consultant
At VILS, we design, lead and supervise investment projects from process analysis to fully functional labs and cleanrooms - ensuring every facility is perfectly aligned with the production processes. We work closely with our clients to bring their cutting-edge discoveries in ATMPs, biologicals, vaccines and novel foods to people’s lives. We're searching for a vibrant Design Lead to oversee technical coordination and ensure the success of our Fast Track projects in the life science industry.
You’ll concentrate on flawlessly finalizing design integration packages for each project phase, acting as the primary point of contact for any design changes' impact and overseeing the integration of all engineering disciplines during design.
seamlessly coordinating all engineering disciplines and managing interfaces between stakeholders;
driving design coordination meetings, maintaining critical technical files and layouts meticulously;
inspiring the project team to strive for excellence;
providing technical support to our customers’ team for integrating customer equipment throughout their project journey.
What we're looking for in a Design Lead :
extensive experience in technical coordination within complex engineering or design environments;
a good understanding of cGxP requirements and technical design packages;
Fluent in English, with Dutch and/or French considered a strong asset.
Flexibility to work from home or in our new spacious office in Niel.
A key role in a growing international company with a strong reputation in the biopharma industry.
Freelancers can expect a market-based hourly rate.
Whether designing a cleanroom, laboratory or other facility, our project teams include process architects, project managers, clean utilities experts, HVAC engineers, electrical engineers, and civil and structural engineers who work seamlessly together to shape the optimal solution around your process.
When we build your facility, our end-to-end process secures scope, schedule and quality. We complete projects fast through a combination of in-house expertise and trusted, expert partners, with process-driven, business-oriented, lean design as our starting point.
We offer our design and engineering services worldwide, and construction in the Benelux countries, plus Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Our headquarters are in Belgium, where we were founded, and we also have local presence in the Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany.
As Design Lead, you will turn complex engineering challenges into coordinated, compliant, and future-ready designs.