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