Senior Process Engineer - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for an advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on development, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes to meet GMP standards and ensure product quality and patient safety.

You will design, develop, scale-up, and optimize processes, lead validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), troubleshoot deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement CAPAs while collaborating with R&D, Quality Assurance,

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, scale-up, and optimize manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products.
• Develop and execute process validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) and ensure GMP compliance.
• Troubleshoot process deviations, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, Validation, and Manufacturing, to ensure seamless process.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer committed to improving global health outcomes, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer to join their advanced manufacturing facility in Paarl, Western Cape. This role is crucial for the development, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards (e.g., GMP). The successful candidate will apply chemical engineering principles and possess a deep understanding of pharmaceutical production technologies. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the production of life-saving medications within a dynamic and quality-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, scale-up, and optimize manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical products, ensuring efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and execute process validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) and ensure all processes meet GMP requirements.
• Troubleshoot process deviations, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, Validation, and Manufacturing, to ensure seamless process