Senior Process Engineer

An established global manufacturing organisation is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join its Manufacturing, Science and Technology (MS&T) function. This role plays a key part in ensuring product quality, process reliability, and continuous improvement across commercial manufacturing operations, while supporting the transfer and scale-up of new products from R&D.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally to investigate and resolve manufacturing issues, analyse process data, drive efficiency improvements, and ensure compliance within a regulated GMP environment.

• Lead Out of Specification (OOS) investigations, identifying root cause and implementing robust CAPAs to prevent recurrence
• Author and review technical documentation including investigation protocols and reports
• Identify sources of process variation and support corrective and preventative actions
• Monitor critical process parameters and quality attributes for commercial products
• Develop and maintain SPC systems and Out of Control Action Plans (OCAPs)
• Provide day-to-day technical support to manufacturing operations and troubleshoot production issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Lead and manage change controls, assessing impact and communicating with Operations and Quality teams
• Review production and batch documentation to ensure alignment with manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, Engineering, Validation, and R&D
• Support GMP compliance, audits, and process safety/risk assessments
• Assist with training and mentoring of junior team members
• Provide occasional out-of-hours support where required by continuous operations

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Product Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a process engineering or technical role within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success in technical process improvement initiatives
• Strong problem-solving skills with proven expertise in root cause analysis
• High proficiency in statistical analysis to identify trends and process variability
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. pharmaceuticals, healthcare, food)
• Exposure to aseptic or sterile manufacturing
• Working knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma methodologies

• Life assurance
• 32 days annual leave
• Company sick pay
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
• On-site parking and canteen facilities
• Employee perks and discount schemes
• Recognition programmes and career development opportunities