API Process and Project Engineer

Piramal; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a Process Engineer to contribute to the API manufacturing department. The role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency through project management, risk assessment coordination, and strategic planning. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in leading projects, alongside strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with Project Management qualification preferred.
• Experience in leading projects and strong understanding of API manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge in API manufacturing processes as a process engineer.
• Support execution of key strategic capital projects and operational excellence projects.
• Coordinate API Process Risk Assessment and 3-year investment plan.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Formal Project Management qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop knowledge and experience in the engineering aspects of API manufacturing processes to support daily operations as a process engineer.
• Identify, scope, and support the execution of key strategic capital projects.
• Identify, scope, and support operational excellence projects to enhance the efficiency of the API manufacturing department.
• Coordinate the implementation of the API Process Risk Assessment programme with external specialists to establish contemporary standards for process risk assessments.
• Coordinate the development and justification of a prioritised 3-year investment plan for the API Manufacturing Department.
• Support investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA development for quality and safety deviations related to API production engineering aspects.
• Provide engineering SME input during quality audits.

Competencies:

• Strong project management skills
• Well-developed communication skills
• High initiative, self-motivation, and energy
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Highly organised with effective deadline management
• Attention to detail and follow-through on commitments
• Sound judgment balancing big picture thinking with risk management

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Formal Project Management qualification (desirable but not essential)

Relevant Experience:

• Experience leading projects
• Solid understanding of key API manufacturing processes