Pharmaceutical Process Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Pension fund

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing operations in Polokwane, South Africa. The role focuses on GMP-compliant processes, scalable production, and continuous improvement across critical manufacturing lines.

The ideal candidate designs, implements, and troubleshoots processes and equipment while collaborating with QA and maintenance to meet quality and output targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/process engineering.
• Strong GMP knowledge, validation principles, and manufacturing tech.
• Scale-up experience from pilot to commercial production is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes to improve yield, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Implement and validate new equipment and process technologies, ensuring GMP compliance.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, batch records, and validation protocols.
• Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct process risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Process optimization

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Process simulation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to enhance their manufacturing operations in Polokwane . This role is vital for optimizing production processes, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and compliance with rigorous pharmaceutical manufacturing standards (GMP). You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to meet quality, safety, and output objectives. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and hands-on problem-solving to drive continuous improvement in a critical sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes to improve yield, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Implement and validate new equipment and process technologies, ensuring compliance with GMP.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, batch records, and validation protocols.
• Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct process risk assessments and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Strong understanding of GMP, validation principles, and pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies.
• Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with scale-up from pilot to commercial production is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pension fund and life assurance benefits.
• Generous annual leave and sick leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in advanced manufacturing techniques.