CQV Engineer – Utilities & HVAC (80-100%)

About the role

Lonza is hiring a CQV Engineer for its Visp site, working 80-100% of the time on-site. You will be the subject matter expert and primary point of contact within the CQV department for the qualification and validation of Utilities and HVAC systems, owning these activities across their entire lifecycle. The role works closely with Engineering, Operations, Plant Engineering, Quality Assurance and Project teams, and relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the CQV SPOC and SME for Utilities and HVAC systems, giving technical guidance across the organization
• Lead planning, coordination, execution and maintenance of qualifications and requalifications throughout the system lifecycle
• Assess qualification impacts from installations, modifications, changes, deviations and lifecycle activities
• Prepare, review and maintain CQV, Engineering and GMP documentation in line with GxP requirements
• Manage and support TCRs, deviations, investigations, CAPAs and other quality activities for these systems
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver compliant solutions from design through qualification and operation
• Support audits, inspections, continuous improvement and decommissioning while keeping systems compliant

Required profile

• Completed technical education (ETH, FH, HF) or equivalent professional experience
• Several years of experience in Utilities, HVAC, commissioning and validation within a regulated GMP environment
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems and/or pharmaceutical utilities, including their operation, critical parameters and qualification requirements
• Solid knowledge of GMP/GxP requirements and regulatory expectations
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical and compliance decisions
• Fluent English, written and spoken; German is an advantage

What we offer

• A competitive salary plus lifestyle, family and leisure benefits
• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance