Farhan Younas

Business Development Consultant

I Joined QCS Staffing in June 2022, as a Delivery Executive. with a background of 8+ Years in sales and customer service within various industries. This allows me to meet your requirements with professionalism, dedication, and drive. I specialise in the staffing of Pharma & Bio-Pharma Projects Globally and am always looking to grow my network of skilled professionals and hiring managers.

Outside of work, I am a petrolhead, I enjoy gaming, Cinematography, watching cricket and chasing my crazy cat, Luna.

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Posted 13 days ago

Facility & Maintenance Manager

PermanentPaterno', Italy

Facility & Maintenance Manager - Italy, Paterno' - Permanent ContractAre you local to Paterno' and looking for your next contract assignment? Our client, a leading pharmaceutical organisation, are recruiting for a Facility & Maintenance Manager to join their newly assembled team and help contribute towards the development of their next core projects.   What you'll do: Lead the maintenance strategy across production equipment, cleanrooms, HVAC systems, and site infrastructureDevelop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance plans, aligned with GMP and EHS standardsOwn and optimise our CMMS system, ensuring accurate asset tracking, work order management, and performance reportingManage critical utilities (WFI, HVAC, compressed air, purified water, etc.) to ensure up time and regulatory complianceCollaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and Validation teams to minimise downtime and optimise throughputOversee contractor management, ensuring safe and compliant execution of third-party workLead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures and facility deviations What you'll need: Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)Requires extensive experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, ideally within API or pharmaceutical productionStrong working knowledge of CMMS platforms, technical documentation, and regulatory standardsProven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams and external contractorsDeep understanding of EHS, GMP, and validation protocolsExcellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skillsFluency in both Italian and English is essential for effective communication across local and global teams If this role is of interest to you, please apply now! #LI-FY1

Posted 13 days ago

Automation Engineer

PermanentShanghai, China

Automation Engineer - Shanghai, China - Permanent ContractDo you want to be involved with exciting pharmaceutical projects? Our client specialises in data-intelligence, data-driven technology solutions for businesses, and process optimisation, Within the life sciences sector. They are looking to add to their team and require an Automation Engineer.What you'll do: Design, develop, and commission automation systems using Siemens PLCs (S7, TIA Portal) and SCADA platforms.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Electronic Batch Records (EBR) in alignment with GMP and regulatory requirements.Lead the integration and configuration of OSIsoft PI Historian for real-time data acquisition and analysis.Support the deployment of new automation technologies and digital transformation initiatives across the facility.Troubleshoot and optimize automation systems to ensure high availability and performance. What you'll need: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Automation, or related field.Requires extensive experience in automation engineering within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.Proven expertise with Siemens automation platforms (e.g., S7-300/400/1500, TIA Portal, WinCC).Hands-on experience with EBR systems (e.g., Werum PAS-X, Emerson Syncade, or similar).Strong knowledge of OSIsoft PI System (installation, configuration, asset framework).Familiarity with batch processing, ISA-88, and ISA-95 standards. If this role is of interest, apply now! #LI-FY1

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