Production Engineer

Pioneer Selection; Bushey; On-site; GBP 32,525 - 44,275; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Selection is recruiting a Production Engineer to join a highly regulated GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing operation in Bushey. The role offers a salary of £38,500 and a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift, with opportunities to work across plasma processing, downstream purification, formulation and final product inspection.

You will operate automated and semi-automated production equipment, develop process understanding, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in GMP/pharmaceutical or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with automated or semi-automated production equipment and controlled processes.
• Working to SOPs, cGMP requirements, and quality standards.
• Experience meeting production plans, quality requirements and KPI targets.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to work 4 on 4 off days and nights shift.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of designated process flows, equipment and operating environment.
• Set up and operate automated/semi-automated manufacturing equipment.
• Operate and troubleshoot processes such as centrifugation, filtration and related steps.
• Develop understanding of downstream processing including chromatography and ultrafiltration.
• Support plasma processing activities including handling and processing of frozen plasma.

Job description

PRODUCTION ENGINEER

Location: Bushey

Salary: £38,500

Shift: 4 on 4 off - Days and Nights

We are recruiting for a Production Engineer to join a highly regulated GMP manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Engineer, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or experienced Production Technician to join a technically advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.

Working on a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern, you will be responsible for developing a strong operational understanding of designated manufacturing processes, process flows and equipment. You will operate and support automated and semi-automated production processes while ensuring all activities are completed in compliance with cGMP, product licences, approved procedures, Health & Safety requirements and production KPIs.

The role will involve working across complex manufacturing processes, including plasma processing, downstream purification, formulation and final product inspection. You will be expected to operate equipment, identify and resolve process issues, complete accurate documentation and support the delivery of production plans while maintaining strict quality and compliance standards.

Non-Negotiable Requirements for the Production Engineer

• Previous experience working within a GMP, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology or other highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience working with automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment and controlled production processes
• Strong understanding of working to SOPs, cGMP requirements, quality standards and approved manufacturing procedures
• Experience working to production plans, quality requirements and KPI targets
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse process issues and troubleshoot effectively
• Willingness to work a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern

Requirements for the Production Engineer

• Develop a full understanding of designated process flows, manufacturing equipment and the operating environment
• Set up and operate automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment
• Operate and troubleshoot processes including centrifugation, filtration and other designated manufacturing processes
• Develop an understanding of downstream processing, including chromatography and ultrafiltration
• Support plasma processing activities, including the handling and processing of frozen plasma, stripping, thawing and