Process Engineer - API Manufacturing

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive program

Health insurance

Remote work

Professional development

Pharma impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to optimize and troubleshoot API manufacturing processes in a remote role. You will analyze existing methods, drive improvements in yield, efficiency, and safety, and implement scalable solutions.

Collaboration with manufacturing, R&D, and QA is essential to ensure robust processes that meet pharmaceutical standards. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in API process engineering, strong reaction engineering knowledge, and experience with cGMP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering for API manufacturing.
• Experience with cGMP manufacturing environments and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in process safety management and risk assessment techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote collaboration communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze API manufacturing processes to identify optimization opportunities in yield, efficiency, and cost.
• Develop, scale-up, and validate new or improved manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and equipment issues with effective corrective actions.
• Ensure all processes comply with cGMP, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare process documentation including batch records, SOPs, and validation reports.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, and Production to ensure robust processes.
• Use process simulation and modeling tools to predict and improve performance.

Skills

Chemical reaction engineering

Separation processes

Scale-up principles

Process safety management

Regulatory compliance

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to optimize and troubleshoot Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing processes. This remote role involves analyzing existing production methods, identifying areas for improvement in efficiency, yield, and safety, and implementing solutions. You will collaborate closely with manufacturing teams, R&D, and quality assurance to ensure robust and scalable processes that meet stringent pharmaceutical standards. This position is ideal for a dedicated engineer looking to make a significant impact on API production from a remote setting, driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze API manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for optimization in yield, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Develop, scale-up, and validate new or improved manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and equipment issues, implementing effective corrective actions.
• Ensure all processes comply with cGMP, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare process documentation, including batch records, SOPs, and process validation reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production.
• Utilize process simulation and modeling tools to predict and improve process performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering, specifically within API manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, separation processes, and scale-up principles.
• Experience with cGMP manufacturing environments and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in process safety management and risk assessment techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical abilities, and strong communication skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentive program.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Flexible, fully remote work arrangement offering significant autonomy.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Chance to work on critical projects impacting the pharmaceutical supply chain globally.