Pharma Process Engineer: Process Optimization & CI

Torbay Pharma; Paignton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Group life assurance

Pension

Job summary

Torbay Pharma is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join our new Process and Optimisation department in the UK. You will lead end-to-end process optimisation from goods receipt to shipment, applying DoE, SPC and capability metrics to improve yield, throughput and quality while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Head of Process Engineering and Optimisation, you will support NPI, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related scientific/engineering discipline.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environment in a process improvement role.
• Knowledge of Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification.
• Analytical skills with manufacturing data using Minitab, Power BI, SPC.
• Experience with MES, ERP, SCADA, PLC or automated manufacturing systems.
• Experience with process validation and qualification activities.
• Experience preparing and reviewing SOPs, protocols, and reports.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; DMAIC and Root Cause Analysis.
• Knowledge of Operational Excellence programmes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Experience with technology transfer activities.
• Understanding of process safety principles and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead process characterisation, optimisation, and troubleshooting across unit operations.
• Define and maintain CPPs and CQAs, applying DoE, SPC and capability metrics.
• Optimise equipment and process performance to maximise yield, throughput, and quality while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support New Process Introduction (NPI) and scalable processes.
• Own and improve risk management and control systems (pFMEA, control plans).
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks with cross-functional collaboration (VSM, time studies, 5S, poka-yoke).
• Update BoMs, routings, materials, procedures and work instructions to reflect improvements.
• Support manufacturing operations and quality systems (validation, deviations, CAPAs, change control).
• Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence across the organisation.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior engineers or technicians.

Skills

DoE

Six Sigma

Minitab

Power BI

SPC

VSM

5S

Poka-yoke

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Chemical/Process Engineering

Tools

MES

ERP

SCADA

PLC

Job description

Torbay Pharma is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join our new Process and Optimisation department in the UK. You will lead end-to-end process optimisation from goods receipt to shipment, applying DoE, SPC and capability metrics to improve yield, throughput and quality while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Head of Process Engineering and Optimisation, you will support NPI, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and