Process Engineer

We are currently looking for a Process Engineer to join our client in pharmaceutical manufacturing. As the Process Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and support across manufacturing and development activities, maintaining compliant operations and turning process knowledge into practical improvements.

This role combines process development with operational problem solving, from laboratory studies and plant trials through to scale-up, technology transfer and clinical supply. You will help strengthen product quality, improve manufacturing performance and support reliable aseptic processing.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your duties as the Process Engineer will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. As the Process Engineer, you will support manufacturing teams to maintain efficient operations in line with current Good Manufacturing Practice. You will provide technical expertise in aseptic manufacturing, product quality attributes and critical process parameters, working with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers to improve operational performance and embed industry best practice.

2. As the Process Engineer, you will identify, evaluate and implement process improvements across manufacturing and development. This will include leading cross-functional root cause investigations, applying statistical problem-solving tools, establishing and monitoring key performance indicators, and reducing process cycle times. You will challenge existing standards constructively and deliver against defined, measurable objectives.

3. As the Process Engineer, you will design and execute experimental studies, process development programmes and plant trials, supporting process laboratory and pilot plant activities. You will act as the process lead for inspection development, contribute to capital project planning and implementation, and support scale-up and technology transfer. Working with formulation, product enhancement and clinical supply teams, you will provide subject matter expertise for new product introduction and clinical supply projects.

4. As the Process Engineer, you will maintain compliant quality documentation and provide technical input into complaints, change requests, deviations, and corrective and preventive actions. You will help ensure investigations establish robust root causes, actions are effective and records reach timely closure, communicating findings through clear technical reports.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful in your application to this exciting opportunity as the Process Engineer we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

1. Relevant degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline. An advanced degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy or a related scientific field would be an advantage.

2. Relevant technical knowledge of aseptic processing and the pharmaceutical development lifecycle, with capability in laboratory and pilot plant activities. Experience of lyophilisation would be an advantage, alongside an understanding of compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing and process development.

3. A working knowledge and practical experience with Design of Experiments, associated statistical techniques and structured technical problem solving. You will bring strong report-writing and communication skills, project management capability, and a research-minded approach that combines innovation with practical implementation.

Key Words:

Process Engineer / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Aseptic Processing / Process Optimisation / Process Development / Technology Transfer / Lyophilisation / Design of Experiments / Continuous Improvement / New Product Introduction

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the Life Science sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.