Senior Pharma Production Engineer - Hybrid Optimization

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Production Engineer to lead and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role focuses on delivering compliant, high-quality products while driving efficiency and cost improvements.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, extensive GMP experience, and proven leadership in pharma production environments. Hybrid on-site and planning/analysis support is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with GMP, validation, and troubleshooting in GMP environments.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical production equipment and technologies.
• Strong project management and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pharmaceutical manufacturing processes to meet targets and quality standards.
• Lead process optimization across bioreactors, filtration and formulation equipment.
• Develop and execute validation protocols for new equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot production issues to minimize downtime and deviations.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory guidelines.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce costs and enhance quality.
• Collaborate with QA, R&D and maintenance teams for seamless operations.
• Mentor junior engineers and operators; support budget planning and resource allocation.
• Maintain production records and prepare performance reports.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Process optimization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Production Engineer to lead and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role focuses on delivering compliant, high-quality products while driving efficiency and cost improvements.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, extensive GMP experience, and proven leadership in pharma production environments. Hybrid on-site and planning/analysis support is offered.