Process Development Engineer - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Development Engineer for an Upington, Northern Cape role in a dynamic pharmaceutical manufacturing setting. You will design, implement, and validate new processes to improve efficiency, yield, and product quality, while troubleshooting existing operations in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with hands-on experience in pharmaceutical production and a proactive approach to continuous improvement, ensuring

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (e.g., granulation, tablet compression, sterile filling).
• Conduct experiments to evaluate process parameters and identify optimal operating conditions.
• Perform process validation activities and prepare validation reports in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production teams to ensure seamless process flow.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic pharmaceutical manufacturing company, is seeking an innovative Process Development Engineer to join their operations in Upington, Northern Cape . This role is pivotal in optimizing and scaling up manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, yield, and product quality. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating new processes, troubleshooting existing ones, and ensuring compliance with stringent pharmaceutical manufacturing standards. This hands‑on position requires a strong engineering background combined with a thorough understanding of pharmaceutical production. Working in Upington, Northern Cape , provides an opportunity to contribute to the industrial development of a key regional center. The role demands a proactive approach to problem‑solving and a commitment to continuous improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment. Your expertise will directly impact the company's ability to produce high‑quality medicines reliably and cost‑effectively. This role is essential for maintaining and improving manufacturing output and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (e.g., granulation, tablet compression, sterile filling).
• Conduct experiments to evaluate process parameters and identify optimal operating conditions.
• Perform process validation activities and prepare validation reports in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production teams to ensure seamless process