Process Engineer

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; United Kingdom; À distance; GBP 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH UK is seeking a Process Engineer to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of our Animal Health manufacturing facility in the UK. You will work with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering to improve equipment performance and deliver engineering projects.

The role is fixed-term until 31 December 2027, requires a degree in engineering, GMP knowledge, and experience in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in process, chemical, mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (GMP/GxP).
• Experience with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting or reliability improvements.
• Experience delivering engineering or capital projects within scope, budget and schedule.

Responsabilités

• Lead operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of manufacturing plant and equipment.
• Perform root cause analysis to resolve process-related issues.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve reliability.
• Lead projects, equipment installations and upgrades with stakeholders.
• Support safe and compliant operations through risk assessments and audits.
• Provide technical expertise to Production, Quality and Maintenance teams.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, engineering standards and documentation.
• Train operators and technicians on equipment operation and GMP requirements.

Connaissances

Process engineering

GMP/GxP knowledge

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Engineering degree (process/chemical/mechanical)

IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification

Outils

HAZOP methodology

Engineering documentation systems

Description du poste

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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