Senior Process Engineer - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer to oversee and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes in Kimberley, South Africa. The role focuses on process development, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement within a GMP environment.

You will collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production to transfer and scale new processes, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards, delivering high-quality products and cost-efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years of pharmaceutical process engineering experience.
• Strong GMP knowledge and regulatory understanding.
• Experience in validation, scale-up, and troubleshooting.
• Analytical mindset with project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve yield and product quality.
• Lead process validation activities per regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and implement CAPAs for process issues.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, and Production for tech transfer and scale-up.
• Ensure GMP compliance and regulatory standards across manufacturing.

Skills

Process engineering

GMP compliance

CAPA management

Root cause analysis

Project management

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Process modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Process Engineer to oversee and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes in Kimberley . This role is integral to ensuring the efficient, compliant, and high-quality production of pharmaceutical products. You will be responsible for process development, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives within a GMP-regulated environment. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the operational excellence of a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, working collaboratively with production, quality, and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes to improve yield, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Lead process validation activities, including protocol development, execution, and report generation, in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex process-related issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production, to ensure smooth technology transfer and scale-up of new processes.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other relevant regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of GMP regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing principles.
• Proven experience in process validation, scale-up, and troubleshooting manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency in process modeling and simulation software is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialized training in pharmaceutical manufacturing.