Senior Pharma Manufacturing Engineer — Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Performance-based incentives

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, ensure efficiency, and uphold GMP standards in a state-of-the-art facility.

The successful candidate will lead projects from concept to completion, collaborate with R&D, QA, and Production, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or process engineering.
• Strong understanding of GMP, FDA regulations and other pharma quality standards.
• Proven experience in process optimization, validation, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience with sterile manufacturing or dosage forms is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and optimization of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, yield, and quality while reducing costs.
• Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and deviations; implement CAPAs.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, and Production for tech transfer and scale-up.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.
• Manage capital equipment projects from vendor selection to commissioning.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to manufacturing staff.
• Stay updated on new manufacturing technologies and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Process simulation software

CAD tools

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, ensure efficiency, and uphold GMP standards in a state-of-the-art facility.

The successful candidate will lead projects from concept to completion, collaborate with R&D, QA, and Production, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, product quality, and regulatory compliance.