C&Q Engineer

About the company/role:

• We are seeking an experienced Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) Engineer to join a high-profile capital project
• This is a critical role within the core C&Q project team, responsible for delivering commissioning and qualification activities for pharmaceutical processing equipment to the highest industry and regulatory standards.
• 12-month casual contract with strong likelihood of extension
• Fulltime, standard business hours

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Plan, coordinate and execute commissioning & qualification (C&Q) activities for GMP pharmaceutical equipment
• Develop and execute qualification protocols including FAT, SAT, DQ, IQ, OQ
• Author and review GxP documentation (URS, traceability matrices, protocols, reports, risk assessments, change controls)
• Translate project requirements into detailed test plans across systems within the facility
• Coordinate schedules, resources, and risks to deliver milestones on time
• Lead C&Q execution within your assigned area and provide technical guidance to stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Validation, QC, R&D, and Project Delivery teams
• Drive problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support HS&E risk assessments and ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards
• Provide informal leadership to a team of 4–5 indirect reports during execution phases

Skills/experience required:

• Degree in Engineering or a relevant Science discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, Bioprocess or similar)
• 5 years’ experience in commissioning & qualification within pharmaceutical or GMP environments
• Strong experience qualifying automated process equipment and systems
• Solid understanding of cGMP, validation principles, and risk-based qualification
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight schedules
• Experience with Kneat, Veeva, or similar validation systems (advantageous)
• Knowledge of Siemens PCS / S88 systems (advantageous)

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Linda on 03 9040 1630.

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