Process Development Engineer - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24, in partnership with a premier pharmaceutical company in Gauteng, seeks a Process Development Engineer to join its advanced manufacturing operations in Tembisa. You will optimize and scale up manufacturing processes to reliably produce safe, high-quality medicines.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance and Research & Development, perform IQ/OQ/PQ validation, troubleshoot process performance, and drive improvements to increase efficiency while upholding stringent

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale-up manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products, including oral solids, injectables, or biologics.
• Conduct process validation studies, including IQ, OQ, and PQ, to ensure process robustness and regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues related to process performance, equipment, and materials.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate new technologies and process modifications.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation, including batch records, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Production, Quality Assurance, and R&D, to ensure seamless process

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier pharmaceutical company, is actively seeking a talented Process Development Engineer to join their advanced manufacturing operations in Tembisa, Gauteng. This role is critical in optimizing and scaling up pharmaceutical manufacturing processes to ensure the efficient and high-quality production of vital medicines. You will be at the forefront of innovation, applying engineering principles to solve complex challenges in process design, validation, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in chemical engineering or a related discipline, coupled with practical experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical sector. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute directly to the supply chain of essential healthcare products. You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, and research and development teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives. We are looking for a results-oriented individual with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety and compliance. This role is integral to our client's mission of delivering accessible and effective pharmaceutical solutions to the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale-up manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products, including oral solids, injectables, or biologics.
• Conduct process validation studies, including IQ, OQ, and PQ, to ensure process robustness and regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues related to process performance, equipment, and materials.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate new technologies and process modifications.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation, including batch records, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Production, Quality Assurance, and R&D, to ensure seamless process