Pharmaceutical Process Engineer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance‑dr?

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities in Upington

Modern facility

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, improve yield and quality, and ensure GMP compliance within a modern facility.

You will work with production, QA, and R&D to troubleshoot issues, validate processes, and develop SOPs and batch records, with opportunities for growth in Upington.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, process validation, and regulatory guidelines.
• Experience with process simulation software and data analysis tools is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products to improve yield, efficiency, and quality.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Conduct process validation and qualification activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and batch records.
• Collaborate with the engineering and production teams on equipment design, installation, and validation.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Process validation

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to optimize and enhance their manufacturing processes in Upington . This role is critical for improving efficiency, ensuring product quality, and maintaining compliance with stringent pharmaceutical industry standards. You will work with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and R&D, to troubleshoot process issues, implement improvements, and manage process validation activities. The ideal candidate possesses strong engineering principles and a deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products to improve yield, efficiency, and quality.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Conduct process validation and qualification activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and batch records.
• Collaborate with the engineering and production teams on equipment design, installation, and validation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP , process validation, and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Experience with process simulation software and data analysis tools is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in Upington .
• Work in a modern facility with cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing technology.
• Contribute to the production of high-quality medicines that impact patient lives.