Pharmaceutical Process Engineer

Placements24; The Islands (MS); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes at their Paarl facility. The role involves designing, developing, and scaling up processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with GMP and FDA guidelines.

You will collaborate with R&D, production, and QA teams to transfer processes, validate methods, and implement new technologies, while maintaining thorough documentation and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical process engineering.
• Strong understanding of GMP, FDA, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Experience with process scale-up, validation, and optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes for products.
• Conduct process validation and qualification activities, ensuring GMP compliance.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and improve yield, cost, and quality.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and QA for process transfer and scale-up.
• Develop and maintain batch records, SOPs, and validation reports.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and equipment to enhance capabilities.

Skills

Process engineering

GMP compliance

Data analysis

Project management

Scale-up

Process simulation

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to optimize and improve manufacturing processes at their facility in Paarl . This hybrid role allows for effective collaboration with on-site teams while providing flexibility for remote work. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and scaling up pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with stringent regulatory standards. Your expertise will be crucial in driving operational excellence and innovation in drug production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Conduct process validation and qualification activities, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement effective solutions to improve yield, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless process transfer and scale-up.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including batch records, SOPs, and validation reports.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and equipment to enhance manufacturing capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of GMP, FDA, and other relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Experience with process scale-up, validation, and optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Hybrid work model supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.