Senior Pharmaceutical Process Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Work-life balance

Access to modern facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an experienced Senior Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to design, develop, optimize, validate, and scale up manufacturing processes for high-quality pharmaceutical products.

You will lead process validation, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with QA, R&D, and production teams to transfer technologies and improve yield, efficiency, and compliance with GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical process engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in process design, optimization, validation, and scale-up.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Lead process validation activities, including protocol development, execution, and reporting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex process-related issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Implement process improvements and new technologies to enhance yield, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, and R&D teams to ensure seamless technology transfer and process implementation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Chemical/Pharma Eng

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Pharmaceutical Process Engineer to join their manufacturing and technology team in Bloemfontein . This critical role will focus on the design, development, optimization, and scale-up of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with stringent industry standards. You will work on innovative projects, troubleshoot complex operational challenges, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer to make a significant impact on manufacturing operations, improve process robustness, and contribute to the successful production of high-quality pharmaceutical products within a dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Lead process validation activities, including protocol development, execution, and reporting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex process-related issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Implement process improvements and new technologies to enhance yield, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, and R&D teams to ensure seamless technology transfer and process implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical process engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in process design, optimization, validation, and scale-up.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Generous paid time off and a focus on work-life balance.
• Access to modern manufacturing facilities and advanced engineering tools.