Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer GMP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Are you an experienced Chemical Engineer with deep technical expertise and a passion for process excellence in the pharmaceutical sector? We're looking for a Senior Process Engineer to lead complex engineering projects and support the delivery of safe, high-quality therapies in a regulated GMP environment.

About the Role

In this role as Senior Process Engineer, you will take technical ownership of high-impact, cross-functional projects, from process design and scale-up to commissioning and validation. You will work closely with R&D, Quality, Operations, and external vendors to ensure robust, efficient, and compliant manufacturing processes.

• Lead process and utility improvement initiatives, technology transfers, and new product introductions.

• Design and scale up complex lab-scale processes into large-scale, GMP-compliant manufacturing operations.

• Review and prepare technical documentation including feasibility studies, URSs, P&IDs, mass/heat balances, and validation plans.

• Execute and oversee equipment installation, commissioning (FATs/SATs), and validation.

• Provide process safety expertise through HAZOP, ATEX assessments, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Troubleshoot complex engineering problems and implement long-term, reliable solutions.

• Collaborate with vendors and cross-site teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective capital projects.

• Support the development of engineering standards and best practices across the site.

Skills and Experience

• Degree qualified (BEng/MEng) in Chemical Engineering, or similar related field. Chartered Chemical Engineer (CEng) status would be highly desirable.

• Proven experience in GMP pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments. We will also consider candidates from similar highly regulated sectors - eg. fine chemical, food.

• Experience in method, equipment, and process validation including bracketing approaches and PPQ readiness.

• Skilled in engineering design tools and documentation, including P&IDs and hydraulic assessments.

• Hands-on experience with commissioning of process equipment such as pumps, filters, and vessels.

• You will require access to your own vehicle in order to access the site.