Pharmaceutical Process Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer to work in close partnership with the Director of Process Technology, delivering projects for leading Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical manufacturing clients. This role will involve end-to-end process engineering support, from early design through to commissioning, qualification, and technology transfer.

Key Responsibilities

Develop pharmaceutical processes, including PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment selection.

Collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams to deliver integrated design solutions.

Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, and EMA standards; support QRA and HAZOP activities.

Support process scale-up and technology transfer between development and manufacturing.

Identify inefficiencies and implement throughput and process improvements.

Oversee Commissioning & Qualification activities: DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ; support FAT/SAT.

Liaise with stakeholders to gather requirements and present technical solutions.

Recommend sustainable, energy-efficient process improvements.

Produce high-quality technical reports, documentation, and compliance records.

Qualifications & Experience

✅ Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering (or related discipline).
✅ Minimum 5 years' experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical/life sciences environment.
✅ Strong understanding of GMP standards, FDA/EMA regulatory frameworks.
✅ Proven experience with validation protocols (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ).
✅ Ability to design PFDs, P&IDs and participate in equipment selection.
✅ Experience with process scale-up and technology transfer.
✅ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
✅ Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
✅ Strong communication and coordination skills within multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Skills

⭐ Experience with sterile/aseptic processing, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, or high-containment facilities.
⭐ Knowledge of ATEX compliance, solvent handling, and powder handling in pharmaceutical settings.
⭐ Understanding of biological containment principles.
⭐ Familiarity with key process equipment (reactors, fermenters, filtration units, CIP/SIP systems, cleanroom utilities).
⭐ Hands-on experience with FAT/SAT, commissioning, and equipment qualification.

Why Join?

Opportunity to work with leading pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturers.

Gain exposure to cutting-edge process technologies and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Join a collaborative, technically strong engineering team with significant career development potential.

Competitive contract rates