Senior/ TS Engineer (2-Year Contract)

Biopharma Careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK seeks a senior engineer to lead the engineering and maintenance function for process equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operations under cGMP and EHS standards. The role covers equipment lifecycle management from design through validation and continuous improvement, optimizing performance and minimizing downtime.

You will oversee CAPEX projects, coordinate commissioning/qualification, manage contractors, support regulatory compliance, and drive improvements to protect

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering field with at least 4 years of engineering experience, or a Technical Diploma with at least 6 years in engineering.
• 5+ years of technical experience in bio/pharma industry for degree; or 7+ years for technical diploma.
• Strong GMP practices and safe work behavior required.
• Experience leading complex issues investigations and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead production engineering to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations and compliance with cGMP and EHS.
• Oversee CAPEX projects, equipment upgrades, site modifications, and contractor management.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost optimization, and budgeting within the department.

Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management

Data Integrity

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Manufacturing Technologies

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Risk Awareness

Standards Compliance

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Technical Diploma in engineering

Job description

Lead the engineering and maintenance function for process equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations in accordance with cGMP, EHS, and GEP requirements. The role is responsible for overseeing equipment lifecycle management from design review, commissioning, qualification, and validation through routine maintenance and continuous improvement. In addition, the incumbent will optimize equipment performance, minimize downtime, support manufacturing operations, and deliver capital project objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Production Engineering

  Lead the operation, maintenance, and reliability of production equipment to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

  Drive preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment availability, reliability, and compliance.

  Ensure maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with cGMP, EHS, and engineering standards.

  Monitor system performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency.

• Engineering Projects & Capital Investment

  Lead the engineering execution of CAPEX projects, equipment upgrades, and site modifications from planning through implementation.

  Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

  Manage contractors and service providers to ensure quality project execution.

  Support commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ), documentation, and project handover activities.

• Continuous Improvement & Technical Support

  Lead deviation investigations, CAPA implementation, and compliance improvement initiatives.

  Drive operational excellence, reliability improvement, and cost optimization programs across the site.

  Monitor departmental budgets, OPEX/CAPEX spending, and resource utilization.

Basic Qualification

• Degree in relevant engineering field with at least 4 years of relevant engineering experience or Technical Diploma with at least 6 years of relevant engineering experience.

• At least 5 years of technical experience in Bio/Pharm Industry for Degree or at least 7 years of technical experience in Bio/Pharm Industry for Technical Diploma

• Highly knowledgeable and competent in their field of work.

• Strong technical knowledge and well verse in all technical aspects.

• Demonstrate excellent GMP behaviour and safe practices.

• Substantial fault-finding and trouble-shooting experience.

• Strong leadership in team management.

• Good analytical skill in investigation.

• Lead complex issues investigation and detailed troubleshooting.

Skills

• Asset Life Cycle Management
• Data Integrity
• Digital Fluency
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Manufacturing Technologies
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Problem Solving
• Risk Awareness
• Standards Compliance

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 [e-mail] . Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.