Process Engineer

GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd is seeking a process engineer to design, improve and support manufacturing processes at our Singapore site. You will collaborate with operations, quality, engineering and safety teams to solve problems, deliver projects and improve site performance.

You will lead process engineering activities for NCE projects, troubleshoot issues, support scale-up and tech transfer, and help implement new equipment and computer system qualification/validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biochemical or related engineering field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing or process engineering in pharmaceutical, biotech or related industry.
• Practical experience with process troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Experience supporting equipment and computer system commissioning, qualification or validation.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), health and safety requirements. Conduct hazard assessments, complete Process Risk Assessments, review batch records, and prepare documentation such as Work Instructions (WIs) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a commitment to clear, respectful collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities for NCE projects in the pilot plant, collaborating with Chemists, Operations, and Engineering teams to review scale-up requests and identify optimum plant configurations for efficient process transitioning.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to restore and improve production reliability.
• Support process development and optimization to scale-up or tech transfer processes.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators and drive improvement actions with stakeholders.
• Support new equipment and computer system installation, commissioning, qualification and validation activities.
• Contribute to facility capital projects.
• Provide technical guidance and training to operators and colleagues to embed best practices.

Skills

Process Engineering

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

GMP Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biochemical or related engineering

Tools

Equipment Commissioning

Computer System Validation

Job description

Position Summary
You will design, improve and support manufacturing processes at our Singapore site. You will work with operations, quality, engineering and safety teams to solve problems, deliver projects and improve performance. We value clear thinkers who act with care, work well with others, and seek practical solutions. This role offers strong growth, visible impact on site operations, and the chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Lead process engineering activities for NCE projects in the pilot plant, collaborating with Chemists, Operations, and Engineering teams to review scale-up requests and identify optimum plant configurations for efficient process transitioning.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to restore and improve production reliability.
• Support process development and optimization to scale-up or tech transfer processes.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators and drive improvement actions with stakeholders.
• Support new equipment and computer system installation, commissioning, qualification and validation activities.
• Contribute to facility capital projects.
• Provide technical guidance and training to operators and colleagues to embed best practices.

Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, Biochemical or related engineering field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing or process engineering in pharmaceutical, biotech or related industry.
• Practical experience with process troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Experience supporting equipment and computer system commissioning, qualification or validation.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), health and safety requirements. Conduct hazard assessments, complete Process Risk Assessments, review batch records, and prepare documentation such as Work Instructions (WIs) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a commitment to clear, respectful collaboration.

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Skills

• Construction Management
• Data Integrity
• Design Management
• Digital Fluency
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Manufacturing TechnologiesPharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Problem Solving
• Project Schedule
• Risk Awareness
• Scope Management

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact ••••@gsk.com. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

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