Process Development Engineer - Pharmaceuticals

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks an experienced Process Development Engineer to optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing from lab to production. You will drive process improvements, ensure GMP compliance, and support scale-up for reliable, cost-efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelors or Masters in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years in process development, SPC and process simulation, and strong cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years in process development or chemical/pharmaceutical engineering.
• Strong understanding of GMP in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with process simulation, SPC, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize processes from lab to production scale.
• Conduct process validation studies ensuring quality.
• Troubleshoot deviations and implement CAPAs.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, and Manufacturing for tech transfer and scale-up.
• Evaluate new technologies and equipment to boost efficiency, safety and sustainability.
• Prepare technical reports, descriptions, and validation protocols.

Skills

Process development

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

GMP knowledge

Process simulation

SPC

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Chemical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Process Development Engineer to join their manufacturing operations in Vereeniging . This role is crucial for optimizing and scaling up pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance. You will be involved in troubleshooting existing processes, developing new manufacturing technologies, and implementing improvements to enhance product quality and reduce costs. The ideal candidate possesses a strong engineering background, a deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing principles, and a passion for continuous process improvement in a hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, from laboratory scale to commercial production.
• Conduct process validation studies, ensuring processes consistently produce products meeting quality standards.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless process transfer and scale-up.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and equipment to improve process efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
• Author technical reports, process descriptions, and validation protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development or chemical/pharmaceutical engineering.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing principles, including GMP.
• Experience with process simulation, modeling, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, project management capabilities, and ability to work effectively in a hybrid setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training.
• A hybrid work model that balances on-site collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Be part of a vital team supporting the production of essential medicines in Vereeniging .