Process/Project Engineer - Pharma Sector

PQE Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PQE Group in Singapore seeks a Process/Project Engineer with strong pharma sector experience to support pharma capital projects and CQV activities. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering and 4–5 years in process equipment validation and project management.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with cGMP and client guidelines, and contribute to successful project delivery across Singapore and international projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 4 to 5 years of experience in process equipment validation and project management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proven track record in supporting pharma project delivery and field commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, validation principles, and pharma process equipment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Execution: Support end-to-end management and execution of pharma capital projects, ensuring delivery on scope, timeline, and quality standards.
• Coordinate daily project activities across multidisciplinary teams, including Engineering, Automation, CQV, Operations, and external vendors.
• Track project milestones, manage action items, and provide regular status updates to key stakeholders.
• Process & Validation Engineering: Support engineering, commissioning, and qualification (CQV) of process equipment and systems.
• Conduct field verifications, construction walkdowns, line walks, and punch-list resolutions against P&IDs, PFDs, and specifications.
• Assist in equipment setup, cycle optimization, process troubleshooting, and field testing for key process units.
• Documentation & Compliance: Prepare, review, and execute engineering protocols, validation documentation, test scripts, and turnover packages.
• Ensure all engineering and validation activities fully comply with cGMP, regulatory standards, and client guidelines.
• Handle change controls, technical deviations, and root-cause investigations as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Are you ready to join a world leader in the exciting and dynamic fields of the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries? PQE Group has been at the forefront of these industries since 1998, with 40 subsidiaries and more than 2000 employees in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

Due to our constant growth, we are looking for a Process/Project Engineer with a strong experience in pharma sector to support our projects in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management & Execution:
• Support the end-to-end management and execution of pharma capital projects, ensuring delivery on scope, timeline, and quality standards.
• Coordinate daily project activities across multidisciplinary teams, including Engineering, Automation, CQV, Operations, and external vendors.
• Track project milestones, manage action items, and provide regular status updates to key stakeholders.
• Process & Validation Engineering:
• Support the engineering, commissioning, and qualification (CQV) of process equipment and systems.
• Conduct field verifications, construction walkdowns, line walks, and punch-list resolutions against P&IDs, PFDs, and specifications.
• Assist in equipment setup, cycle optimization, process troubleshooting, and field testing for key process units.
• Documentation & Compliance:
• Prepare, review, and execute engineering protocols, validation documentation, test scripts, and turnover packages.
• Ensure all engineering and validation activities fully comply with cGMP, regulatory standards, and client guidelines.
• Handle change controls, technical deviations, and root-cause investigations as required.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 4 to 5 years of experience in process equipment validation and project management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proven track record in supporting pharma project delivery and field commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, validation principles, and pharma process equipment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Working at PQE Group

As a member of the PQE team, you will be part of a challenging, multicultural company that values collaboration and innovation. PQE Group gives you the opportunity to work on international projects, improve your skills and interact with colleagues from all corners of the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career, PQE Group is the perfect place for you.