Platform Engineer (Oral & Solid Dose)

TN United Kingdom; Ware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Platform Engineer to support the Oral Solid Dose department in Ware. The role focuses on end-to-end tablet manufacturing processes and involves providing engineering technical support for production equipment. The successful candidate will ensure design and performance standards are maintained and improved, collaborating with various technical authorities. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Training opportunities

Professional development support

Healthcare

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in highly regulated (GMP) environments.
• Ability to manage engineering projects on complex manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop improvements across OSD platforms and infrastructure.
• Engage with Quality, Safety Practitioners, and Regulatory bodies.
• Promote continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and customer service.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Numeracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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Platform Engineer (Oral & Solid Dose), Ware

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Client:

GSK

Location:

Ware, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

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Job description
Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Ware
Posted Date: May 13 2025

GSK is seeking a skilled Engineer with a strong manufacturing background to support the Oral Solid Dose (OSD) department, focusing on end-to-end tablet manufacturing processes such as Dispensing, Granulation, Compression, Coating, and Packing. The role involves providing engineering technical support for production equipment and plant operations.

The successful candidate will deliver expertise across unit operations, ensuring design, installation, and performance standards are maintained and improved throughout the equipment's lifecycle. This includes implementing business improvement upgrades, modifications, and adaptations to meet quality, safety, and performance targets. The role reports to an Engineering Manager and collaborates with technical authorities across various equipment platforms.

The Ware Campus is undergoing significant capital investment, with multiple large-scale asset refreshment programs. The candidate will influence and guide these expansions and support current production equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver improvements across OSD platforms and infrastructure, supporting documentation and validation reviews, and collaborating with equipment manufacturers as needed.
• Engage with Quality, Safety Practitioners, and Regulatory bodies, including preparing for and presenting at technical quality audits.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and customer service, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support asset maintenance strategies and integrate digital and data processes to optimize plant operations.
• Enhance procedures relevant to the OSD Engineering Department.

About You:

• Experience working in highly regulated (GMP) environments.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills, with a willingness to learn and excellent communication abilities.
• Awareness of process safety and risk management.
• Ability to manage engineering projects on complex manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding of operational excellence and leadership principles.

About Ware Manufacturing Site:

The site collaborates with R&D and has recently opened a state-of-the-art oral solid dose facility. It produces over 60 million respiratory inhalers annually and processes Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) for various sites.

Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday, 27th May 2025 (COB)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related experience.
• Relevant manufacturing engineering experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, annual bonus, training opportunities, professional development support, healthcare, employee recognition programs, and more.

Learn more about GSK’s benefits and culture on our website.