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