Engineering Consultant

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