Pharmaceutical Process Engineer - Randburg

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to join its technical operations team. You will design, optimize, and troubleshoot pharmaceutical manufacturing processes in a highly regulated environment, ensuring quality and compliance with GMP.

You will drive process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), support scale-up from lab to production, and develop documentation such as SOPs and batch records to sustain continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with an understanding of GMP.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Ability to design, validate, and improve manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes for solid dosage forms and sterile products.
• Conduct process validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) in line with regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot process issues, identify root causes, and implement CAPAs.
• Support scale-up from laboratory to pilot plant and commercial manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including SOPs and batch records.
• Monitor performance with KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, and Production to ensure seamless technology transfer.

Skills

Engineering background

GMP knowledge

Process engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, is seeking a skilled Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to join their technical operations team in Randburg . This role is crucial for optimizing and troubleshooting manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance within pharmaceutical production. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, combined with a thorough understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing principles and GMP regulations. You will be responsible for process design, validation, continuous improvement, and supporting the scale-up of new products. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your engineering expertise in a highly regulated and impactful industry. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver who can drive operational excellence and contribute to the successful production of vital medicines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes for solid dosage forms, sterile products, or other relevant product types.
• Conduct process validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ, in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Support the scale-up of processes from laboratory to pilot plant and commercial manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, batch records, and engineering drawings.
• Monitor process performance using key metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, yield, and quality.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production teams to ensure seamless technology