Senior CQV Engineer
Lonza
Summary
The actual location of this role is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. This is a fully site-based position where in-person collaboration supports the technical precision and teamwork required to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
Job description
What you will do
- Lead engineering activities supporting research, operations, facilities, and capital projects.
- Troubleshoot equipment and systems while driving continuous improvements.
- Design, improve, commission, and qualify manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Prepare and review engineering documentation, protocols, reports, and standard operating procedures.
- Support change controls, validation activities, and compliance with GMP requirements.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to assess risks and improve system reliability and performance.
- Support manufacturing operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five or more years of engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
- Knowledge of GMP requirements and validation principles.
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience collaborating across teams and mentoring others.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Five or more years of engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Experience within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry
- Knowledge of GMP requirements and validation principles
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience collaborating across teams and mentoring others
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Performance-Based Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
Company overview
Lonza is a pioneering global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and a world leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing services. Founded in 1897 in Switzerland, the company has evolved into the first and original CDMO, now operating as one of the largest Western CDMO networks with approximately 19,000 employees across more than 30 sites spanning five continents. Lonza specializes in transforming therapeutic discoveries into life-saving and life-enhancing treatments for patients worldwide. The company's comprehensive services span from early development to drug substance and drug product manufacturing, covering established and emerging technologies including mammalian biologics, small molecules, highly potent APIs, bioconjugates, mRNA, microbial products, and cell and gene therapies. With a focus on cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing, Lonza serves a diverse customer base ranging from emerging biotechs to global pharmaceutical companies, delivering integrated solutions throughout the entire treatment lifecycle.