Process Engineer

Sterling Pharma Solutions
Cramlington
1 month ago
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Based at our site in Cramlington, the Process Engineer is responsible for delivering detailed process engineering design studies to support capital and revenue projects, as well as new product introductions. You will develop project scopes, produce detailed design specifications and take ownership of specifying and selecting new process equipment. As a SAP user, you will be expected to carry our assigned SAP transactions accurately and in a timely manner.


Your responsibilities

  • Specify and select new process equipment
  • Develop and agree control philosophy
  • Conduct feasibility studies to support product expansion and new business development
  • Support production in optimisation, operational troubleshooting and project commissioning
  • Carry out project management, project engineering, cost estimation and cost control activities on appropriate projects
  • Revise and prepare appropriate standards and procedures as required
  • Deliver projects within capital expenditure forecasts
  • Embodying our company values, which are: be reliable, be caring, be transparent and be willing.

Requirements for the role

  • Graduate chemical engineer as a minimum requirement
  • Good technical knowledge and application skills
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Organisation and management skills
  • Comply with all safety, health, and environmental requirements.

How you will be rewarded

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on‑site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.


Why consider Sterling?

Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research, development and clinical manufacturing services.


We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, where we employ talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.


Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first‑class science and service to our customers every day.


How to apply

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us.


Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.


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