Process Engineer

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Aberdeen City, Pirbright; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim UK Animal Health is seeking a Process Engineer to join our manufacturing site. You will work with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, solve technical problems and deliver projects within a regulated biologics environment.

This role focuses on safe, compliant and sustainable operations, offering the opportunity to influence process capability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in process, chemical, mechanical or related engineering.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting or reliability engineering.
• GMP/GxP, health, safety and environmental requirements knowledge.
• Experience delivering engineering or capital projects including scope, budget and schedule.
• Analytical, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering teams.
• Experience in biologics/pharma or highly regulated manufacturing.
• Biosafety knowledge and clean-room operations.
• Familiarity with HAZOP and continuous improvement methods.
• Understanding of NEC4 contracts.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of plant and equipment.
• Investigate issues using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, throughput and cost.
• Lead engineering projects, equipment installs and upgrades with scope, budget and schedule.
• Support safe operations through risk assessments, audits and robust documentation.
• Provide technical expertise to Production, Quality and Maintenance.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and engineering standards.
• Train and coach operators and technicians on equipment operation and GMP.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Problem solving

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Hazard analysis

NEC4 contracts

Contract management

Safety awareness

Regulatory compliance

Biosafety knowledge

Quality systems

Education

Engineering degree (process/chemical/mechanical)

Job description

As a Process Engineer, you will play an important role in ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our UK Animal Health manufacturing facility. Working closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering teams, you will improve equipment performance, solve complex technical problems and deliver engineering projects within a regulated biologics environment.

This role provides an opportunity to influence equipment reliability, process capability and continuous improvement while supporting the delivery of safe, compliant and sustainable manufacturing operations.

This is a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2027.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of manufacturing plant and equipment.
• Investigate and resolve technical and process-related issues using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and availability.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve process efficiency, throughput, reliability and cost effectiveness using relevant performance indicators and continuous improvement methods.
• Lead engineering projects, equipment installations and upgrades, managing scope, budget, schedule, risk and coordination with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support safe and compliant operations through risk assessments, HAZOPs, technical investigations, audits and robust engineering documentation.
• Provide technical expertise to Production, Quality and Maintenance teams.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, engineering standards, specifications and other technical documentation.
• Train and coach operators and technicians in equipment operation, maintenance and applicable GMP requirements.

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent qualification in process, chemical, mechanical or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Engineering experience within a manufacturing, production or similarly regulated environment.
• Practical experience in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, process improvement or reliability engineering.
• Understanding of GMP/GxP, health, safety and environmental requirements within a regulated operation.
• Experience planning and delivering engineering or capital projects, including management of scope, budget, schedule, contractors and suppliers.
• Strong analytical, planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering and other stakeholders.
• Strong written communication and engineering documentation skills.
• Experience within biologics, pharmaceutical, vaccine or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of biosafety requirements, biological containment and clean-room operations.
• Familiarity with HAZOP, root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of NEC4 engineering and construction contracts.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or an equivalent health and safety qualification.

Please note: Candidates may be asked to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Security check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS certificate.

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