Process Engineer

Process Engineer – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (GMP Environment)

Are you a process engineer ready to make a real impact in the pharmaceutical industry? We are working with a high-profile client based in Hertfordshire who help deliver life-saving therapies to patients around the world.

We’re looking for a Process Engineer with strong technical and regulatory knowledge to support and improve pharmaceutical manufacturing processes in a highly regulated GMP environment.

About the Role

As Process Engineer, and a key member of a well respected and hard working engineering team, you will:

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Support the production of biopharmaceutical products by driving process improvements and equipment optimization.

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Contribute to rare and exciting cross-functional projects including technology transfers, utility improvements, and new product introductions.

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Ensure processes meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards while identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency.

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Develop and scale lab-based processes into full-scale manufacturing in collaboration with R&D.

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Design and review process documents such as mass/heat balances, P&IDs, URS, commissioning plans, and validation documentation.

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Troubleshoot technical issues and perform root cause analysis to ensure process reliability.

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Support capital projects including estimating budgets and overseeing equipment installation and commissioning.

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Conduct risk assessments, HAZOP studies, and ensure compliance with HSE and GMP standards.

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Provide process safety support, ensuring new or modified processes are safe and compliant.

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Author and maintain engineering documentation, protocols, reports, and SOPs with minimal supervision.

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Train team members and assess trainees on equipment and process changes.

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Play a leading role in technical transfers and support validation and qualification activities.

Skills and Experience

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Qualification in Chemical Engineering or similar.

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Proven experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Similar related industries will also be considered - e.g. fine chemicals, food.

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Experience with commissioning of process equipment (e.g., pumps, filters, vessels).

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Ability to specify and design complex equipment and utilities.

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Skilled in risk assessment, HAZOP, ATEX compliance, and UK health & safety regulations.

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Self-starter with excellent documentation and project management skills.

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You will require your own vehicle in order to access the facility