Process Engineer

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join their dynamic team in Hertfordshire. This permanent role offers the chance to work in a cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, where your expertise will drive continuous improvement and ensure the efficient operation of manufacturing and packaging equipment. You'll collaborate across functions to optimize processes and uphold compliance with GMP standards. If you're passionate about problem-solving and innovation, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline required.
• Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for manufacturing and packaging processes.
• Lead investigations and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Project management methodologies

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PROCESS ENGINEER - PERMANENT - HERTFORDSHIRE

Are you a skilled Process Engineer with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement? Join a dynamic team at a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing facility where your expertise will make a real impact on health and wellbeing. You’ll work cross-functionally with production, quality, technical services, facilities, and external vendors, contributing to a high-performing, safety-first culture.

About the Role:

As a Process Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring the reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of manufacturing and packaging equipment within a state-of-the-art facility. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your engineering skills in a regulated GMP environment while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on technical support for manufacturing and packaging processes.
• Optimise plant equipment for reliability, cost-effectiveness, and availability.
• Lead investigations, root cause analyses, and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop and implement maintenance regimes and manage external contractors.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GEP, and internal quality systems.

Requirements/ experience needed:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or a related Engineering discipline.
• Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing (MHRA/FDA).
• Strong understanding of commissioning, qualification, and validation.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.