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