Process Engineer

Virtus Recruitment Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtus Recruitment Services is seeking a Process Engineer for a capital projects role at a North London facility. The position focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring GMP compliance, and driving productivity improvements.

You will lead process evaluations, support design through validation, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with vendors and internal teams to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Chemical/Process Engineering or related field.
• Extensive GMP-regulated process engineering experience in pharma/biotech.
• Experience in process validation, scale-up and tech transfer.
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, EMA and regulatory standards.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Perform process evaluations and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support capital projects from planning through commissioning and validation.
• Prepare, review and maintain process documentation and validation protocols.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality management system adherence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors and stakeholders.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Process Engineer to join a globally recognised pharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing healthcare solutions. Due to substantial investments and continuing growth in their capital projects portfolio at a state-of-the-art facility in North London, the company seeks an experienced Process Engineer to join their dedicated team.

Role Overview:

As a Process Engineer within the Capital Projects Team, the successful candidate will be pivotal in optimising manufacturing processes, ensuring operational excellence, compliance with GMP standards, and enhancing overall productivity and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Perform process evaluations, identify improvement opportunities, and implement innovative solutions.
• Support capital projects from initial planning and design through to commissioning and validation.
• Prepare, review, and maintain comprehensive process documentation and validation protocols.
• Ensure processes comply fully with regulatory standards and internal quality management systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are clearly understood and successfully delivered.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and technical deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and training to support the development of junior team members.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements, recommending improvements that maintain competitive advantage.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields.
• Extensive experience in process engineering within GMP-regulated environments, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
• Proven expertise in process validation, scale-up, and technology transfer.
• Strong knowledge of industry guidelines, including GMP, FDA, EMA, and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a systematic and analytical approach.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across multiple organisational levels and external partners.
• Previous experience in managing capital project activities with a focus on cost, schedule, and quality outcomes.