Location: Hengoed, South Wales with occasional travel to France
Contract: Project-based | Competitive Day Rate
Are you a skilled engineering professional with a passion for process qualification and equipment commissioning? We are looking for an experienced Engineering Consultant to play a critical role in supporting the introduction of new powder products at our client's pharmaceutical manufacturing site in France.
You'll bring your technical expertise to lead qualification activities, provide hands-on engineering support, and guide equipment integration across blending, transfer, and packing systems.
- Authoring and Executing Technical Documentation:
- Prepare and lead execution of URS, FAT, SAT, and IO/OQ protocols for a variety of powder handling and packaging systems, including:
manufacturing suites & mass feed systems
Blender and Gravity Lift Column
- Powder sachet packing equipment and
- Leading Qualification Activities On-Site and at Supplier Plants:
- Oversee FATs and SATs at supplier facilities
- Conduct IO/OQ execution and documentation on-site in France
- Ensure smooth introduction of new equipment to live production environments
- Technical Review and Sign-Off:
- Review wiring and pneumatic diagrams
- Approve all qualification documents and activities
- Project Leadership:
- Manage the site introduction of new powder equipment * Provide expert input on SOP creation and technical training
Specialist Support:
- Assist with installation and integration of an OPTEL vision system
- Train staff on use and maintenance of new equipment
- Travel to supplier sites as needed to support project execution
What You'll Need:
- Proven experience in engineering roles within pharmaceutical or process manufacturing environments
- Strong background in equipment qualification (FAT, SAT, IO/OQ)
- Hands-on experience with powder handling systems, blending, and packing equipment
- Excellent technical writing skills for documentation and SOPs