Process Engineer

Integra People Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization is seeking a Process Engineer to join their team in Halifax, UK. The role involves significant responsibilities in GMP-compliant integrated process equipment design and project execution. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3–5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Opportunity for international travel and assignments is included.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing design bases and evaluating process alternatives.
• Preparing User Requirement Specifications (URS).
• Creating Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Integrating process unit operations and designing equipment layouts.
• Sizing and specifying process equipment.
• Supporting commissioning and qualification protocol development and execution.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Ability to coordinate and support cross-functional project teams

Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

Self-motivated and capable of working independently

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Adaptable and effective in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or related discipline)

Job description

Process Engineer

The successful candidate must be willing to live in Toronto, Canada for the first 12 months.

A leading engineering organization with international experience in the design, fabrication, and qualification of sterile, high‑purity, and potent containment process systems is expanding its team. We deliver innovative, compliant solutions for clients in the biopharmaceutical, personal care, and food industries and are seeking talented professionals to join our growing engineering group.

Position Overview

As a Process Engineer, you will play an integral role within a cross‑functional engineering team, contributing to the design and delivery of GMP‑compliant integrated process equipment and systems used in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical drug substances and products.

You will participate in all project phases — from conceptual and detailed design to commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV).

Key Responsibilities

• Developing design bases and evaluating process alternatives
• Preparing User Requirement Specifications (URS)
• Creating Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Integrating process unit operations and designing equipment layouts
• Sizing and specifying process equipment
• Supporting commissioning and qualification protocol development and execution

Skills and Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to coordinate and support cross‑functional project teams
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable and effective in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or related discipline)
• 3–5 years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry preferred

Location and Travel

The primary work location is in Halifax, UK, with occasional travel to partner offices and international client or vendor sites. The role will involve intermittent international assignments, including attendance at Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and on‑site Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities.