Process Engineer, GMP Drug Substance & Equipment Upgrades

Discover International; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Discover International is seeking a Process Engineer to support GMP drug substance manufacturing operations, equipment upgrades and site capital projects. You will define technical specifications, work with internal teams and external partners, and contribute to commissioning through validation and start-up activities.

The role requires experience with process safety reviews (HAZOP/LOPA/What-If/FMEA), strong documentation skills and a collaborative cross-functional approach across Manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, API, CDMO or regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of commissioning, qualification, validation or technical documentation.
• Exposure to process safety methods such as HAZOP, LOPA, What-If or FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support to GMP drug substance manufacturing operations.
• Support equipment upgrades, process improvements and site capital projects.
• Define user requirements and technical specifications for new equipment and process systems.
• Work with internal engineering teams, facilities groups, vendors and external partners to deliver practical design solutions.
• Support projects from concept and design through installation, commissioning and validation.
• Assist with commissioning documentation, validation protocols, technical assessments and start-up activities.
• Support process safety reviews, including HAZOP, LOPA, What-If assessments and FMEA where required.
• Review technical changes to ensure alignment with operational needs, GMP, EHS and good engineering practice.
• Provide chemical engineering input to solve manufacturing, pilot plant and laboratory process challenges.
• Support quality and safety investigations related to equipment, process performance or technical deviations.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with GMP, safety and site quality requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Technical documentation

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Discover International is seeking a Process Engineer to support GMP drug substance manufacturing operations, equipment upgrades and site capital projects. You will define technical specifications, work with internal teams and external partners, and contribute to commissioning through validation and start-up activities.

The role requires experience with process safety reviews (HAZOP/LOPA/What-If/FMEA), strong documentation skills and a collaborative cross-functional approach across Manufacturing,