Process Equipment Engineer

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Process Equipment Engineer - Biologics

12-Month Contract

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to contribute to the successful delivery of pharmaceutical manufacturing and validation projects. The position involves hands-on support across process and equipment design, commissioning, and qualification, while also acting as a technical subject matter expert for vial filling and isolator systems. With a strong focus on quality, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration, the role supports both ongoing operations and future product introductions in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

  • Work as a team member to support engineering in pharma operations in line with all safety, regulatory and organizational requirements.
  • Develop and modify procedures as needed to support the manufacturing operation.
  • Participate in process, equipment, and facilities validations efforts and projects implementations.
  • Serve as process and equipment engineering Subject Matter Expert for vial filling and isolator equipment from design phase to equipment handover.
  • Review and approve process flow diagrams (PFDs), specifications, layouts, and P&IDs.
  • Interface with vendors to ensure alignment in equipment/facility designs and facilitate efficient information transfer between vendor and site.
  • Review vendor design documentation to ensure compliance with process and technical specifications.
  • Lead FAT and SAT activities, ensuring equipment is designed, fabricated, and tested to meet technical requirements of the project.
  • Support equipment installation integration and coordinate vendor supervision as required.
  • Support the development of the project commissioning and validation plan.
  • Develop commissioning plans for all process-related equipment ensuring compliance with Good Engineering Practice (GEP).
  • Review all process-related validation protocols for completeness and accuracy.
  • Execute protocols in a timely manner to meet project schedule requirements.
  • Participate in design and process project conversations to ensure reliability by design is incorporated prior to equipment arrival.
  • Lead manufacturing and validation activities during the project life cycle.
  • Support technical transfers for future product introductions to the site.
  • Assess and own the relationship between process requirements and unit operation equipment.
  • Understand the impact of equipment control systems on processing performance.
  • Investigate process exceptions or equipment malfunction incidents affecting the process.
  • Liaise with operations, quality, and S&T to ensure equipment and process performance is maximized.
  • Collaborate with internal/external engineering personnel and contract maintenance providers for troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning.
  • Implement equipment/process upgrades in a continuous improvement environment.
  • Support the Production Team to ensure that manufacturing equipment is maintained to meet output and yield requirements.
  • Adhere to all relevant policies relating to Quality & Safety.
  • Ensure successful external inspections, and Division and Corporate audits.
  • Supervise external contractors.

Requirements

  • A relevant third-level qualification in an engineering, science, or technical discipline (Degree level or Masters preferable).
  • At least 4 years of total combined experience in Process / Equipment or Manufacturing Engineering within a Pharmaceutical and Health Care Organization.
  • At least three 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment of a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or health care plant.
  • Preferable experience in manufacturing processes of biotechnological drugs, parenteral drugs, solutions preparation, and sterilization operations.
  • Desirable experience in new product introductions (drug product) to pharmaceutical facilities.

Cognitive Skills

  • Proven problem-solving skills under pressure.
  • Requires detailed evaluation of multiple viable solutions for each problem.
  • Requires innovative thinking and implementation of new and untested solutions.
  • High attention to detail and mental concentration to ensure accuracy and compliance at all times.
  • Results-driven with a strong focus on meeting targets and performance metrics.
  • Total commitment to quality and high standards of work.
  • Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity and a strong work ethic.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Understands and supports the principles of Perfect Performance.

Ownership / Accountability

  • Commit to the organization's Vision, engage with Strategic Imperatives, and consistently execute in accordance with Operational Pillars and Ways of Work.
  • Accountable for supporting a positive developmental culture while ensuring compliance with Quality policies.
  • Requires good knowledge of Company Policies and Procedures; works towards general results to meet organizational needs.
  • Operates with a high level of autonomy and initiative.
  • Demonstrates a Right First Time ethos at all times.
  • Adheres to procedures and ensures compliance with cGMP, ISO/FDA regulations, and company policies.
  • Displays high tenacity to ensure timely issue resolution.

Influence / Leadership

  • May support cross-functional teams and cost improvement projects.
  • Provides technical leadership and collaborates with key stakeholders.
  • Contributes to successful delivery of site CJRs and goals.
  • Leads delivery of new training initiatives.
  • Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments.
  • Expected to handle all training, learning & development queries, referring to Team Manager only for major issues.
  • Presents technical data to stakeholders to enable prompt decision-making.

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Seniority level
  • Seniority levelNot Applicable
Employment type
  • Employment typeContract
Job function
  • Job functionEngineering and Quality Assurance
  • IndustriesPharmaceutical Manufacturing

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