Senior/ TS Engineer (2-Year Contract)

gsk; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking an experienced Process Equipment Engineering Lead to oversee the engineering and maintenance function for process equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operations under cGMP, EHS, and GEP standards. You will manage equipment lifecycle from design review to validation and continuous improvement.

This role also involves delivering CAPEX projects, leading capital investments, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery within budget while maintaining

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering field with at least 4 years of engineering experience.
• Or a Technical Diploma with at least 6 years of relevant engineering experience.
• 5+ years of Bio/Pharm industry experience for Degree, or 7+ years for Diploma.
• Strong GMP behaviour and safe practices are required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead the engineering execution of CAPEX projects, equipment upgrades, and site modifications from planning through implementation.
• Support commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ), documentation, and project handover activities.
• Lead deviation investigations, CAPA implementation, and compliance improvement initiatives.
• Drive operational excellence, reliability improvement, and cost optimization programs across the site.

Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management

Data Integrity

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Manufacturing Technologies

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Risk Awareness

Standards Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Technical Diploma with relevant experience

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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

5. 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

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goal.

• 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 troubleshooting experience.
• Strong leadership in team management.
• Good analytical skill in investigation.
• Lead complex issues investigation and detailed troubleshooting.

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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.

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