Senior Operations Engineer

825 Glaxo Wellcome Manufacturing Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc in Singapore seeks a manufacturing operations specialist to support safe, compliant and efficient production. You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, MSAT and maintenance to problem-solve, improve processes and enable reliable production.

The role offers visible impact and growth across science, technology and operations, with on-site work required. The role emphasizes leading investigations, ensuring timely closure of CAPA actions, and delivering technical

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering, biotechnology, chemical engineering, life sciences or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in regulated manufacturing such as pharmaceutical, biotech or chemical production.
• Practical experience in deviation investigation, root cause analysis and CAPA management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for process and equipment issues.
• Working knowledge of current good manufacturing practices and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex deviation investigations and corrective actions to timely closure.
• Design and deliver process improvement projects to increase yield, reduce variability or raise efficiency.
• Support validation, trials and technical transfer activities to enable smooth production start-up.
• Monitor process parameters and trends and support risk assessments for quality and business continuity.
• Prepare clear technical documents, training materials and work instructions for operations teams.
• Build strong working relationships with manufacturing, quality, MSAT and maintenance to meet production goals.

Skills

Deviation investigation

Root cause analysis

CAPA management

Troubleshooting

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/biotech/chemical/life sciences

4+ years of regulated manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

MES

Electronic batch records

Job description

Business Introduction

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position Summary

You will support safe, compliant and efficient manufacturing operations at our Singapore site. You will work across manufacturing, quality, maintenance and technical teams to solve problems, improve processes and enable reliable production. You will lead complex investigations, deliver improvement projects and support technical transfers. We value practical problem-solvers who coach others, communicate clearly and use data to guide decisions. This role offers visible impact, technical growth and the chance to 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 and manage complex deviation investigations and corrective actions to timely closure. Design and deliver process improvement projects to increase yield, reduce variability or raise efficiency. Support validation, trials and technical transfer activities to enable smooth production start-up. Monitor process parameters and trends and support risk assessments for quality and business continuity. Prepare clear technical documents, training materials and work instructions for operations teams. Build strong working relationships with manufacturing, quality, MSAT and maintenance to meet production goals.

Basic Qualification

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering, biotechnology, chemical engineering, life sciences or a related discipline. Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in regulated manufacturing such as pharmaceutical, biotech or chemical production. Practical experience in deviation investigation, root cause analysis and CAPA management. Strong troubleshooting skills for process and equipment issues. Working knowledge of current good manufacturing practices and quality systems. This role is on-site at our Singapore facility; minimal hybrid or remote flexibility due to operational needs.

Preferred Qualification

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Experience with validation, commissioning or technical transfer activities. Familiarity with SAP, manufacturing execution systems or electronic batch records. Training or certification in continuous improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma. Project management experience or formal project management training. Experience leading cross-functional projects and delivering to timelines. Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What we value in you

You stay calm under pressure and act with clear judgement. You put safety and quality first. You enjoy coaching others and improving how work gets done. You use data and practical judgement to make decisions. You welcome feedback and are open to learning. You support inclusion and treat colleagues with respect.

Location and working pattern

This role is on‑site at our Singapore manufacturing facility. The role may require shift work and occasional extended hours to support production or project needs. Minimal hybrid or remote flexibility applies.