Pharmaceutical Process Engineer | Process Engineering & Technology Transfer #HDC1

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Express Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to own high-impact projects within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will lead process engineering activities across technology transfer, validation, optimization and capital projects.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, compliant operations, develop and implement process studies, and drive safety, quality and efficiency improvements throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Sciences or related sciences.
• 2–5 years in Process Engineering in pharma or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Engineering deliverables for capital projects and new process tech.
• Support technology transfer, scale-up and implementation of new tech.
• Plan and execute tests and studies for new processes and transfers.
• Define critical process parameters for validation and equipment.
• Provide SME guidance for equipment and processes and manage deviations.
• Develop process concepts, processing schemes and PFDs.
• Identify safety, quality, yield and cost-improvement initiatives.
• Support process and automation design, controls and instrumentation.
• Prepare procedures, MBRs and GMP-compliant documentation.
• Design and execute process studies and progress reports.
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance manufacturing.
• Support scale-up from R&D to production and post-launch stability.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for deviations.
• Contribute to CAPEX planning and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Project prioritisation

Education

Biomedical Sciences degree

Job description

Are you an experiencedProcess Engineerlooking to take ownership of high-impact projects within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment?

This role offers the opportunity to work acrossprocess engineering, technology transfer, equipment validation, process optimisation and capital projects, while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to support robust and compliant manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Process Engineering deliverables for capital projects, new product introductions and new process technology developments.
• Provide manufacturing engineering support, including process development, technology transfer, scale-up and implementation of new technologies.
• Plan and execute testing, studies and experiments related to new processes, products and technology transfers.
• Work closely with Technical Services and project teams to establish Critical and Key Process Parameters for equipment and process validation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned equipment and processes, supporting investigations, design reviews, troubleshooting, change controls and capital planning.
• Develop process concepts, processing schemes, feasibility studies, PFDs and detailed project scopes.
• Identify and implement initiatives to enhance safety, product quality, yield, cost efficiency and material utilisation.
• Support process and automation design, including control strategies, instrumentation specifications, alarm settings and emergency/shutdown procedures.
• Prepare, review and maintain procedures, master batch records and technical documentation in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Design and execute process studies, analyse data and prepare study proposals, progress reports, development reports and technical memoranda.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance commercial manufacturing processes.
• Support scale-up activities from R&D through to production and contribute to maintaining robust manufacturing processes post-launch.
• Lead troubleshooting activities and investigate manufacturing deviations using appropriate root cause analysis methodologies.
• Recommend and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in equipment URS development, retrofits, FATs, SATs and related equipment qualification activities.
• Contribute to Quality Risk Assessments and process hazard analysis activities.
• Develop project scopes and cost plans to support capital expenditure requests.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritising deliverables according to business and project requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and adapt to evolving project and operational requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Biomedical Sciences or related sciences and above.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in Process Engineering, preferably within a pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks and meet project timelines.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, process development and technical operations.
• A proactive, professional approach with strong work ethics and attention to quality and compliance.

If you are ready to take on a challenging Process Engineering role and contribute to technology development, process optimisation and manufacturing excellence, we would be pleased to hear from you.