Senior Process Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical manufacturer seeks a Senior Process Engineer to join their Process Engineering team in Hertfordshire. This role offers a chance to lead critical projects, enhance manufacturing processes, and contribute to patient health advancements within an innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative and forward-thinking work culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in a regulated manufacturing environment like pharmaceuticals is preferred.
• Chartered status with IChemE is highly desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering projects within the manufacturing sector.
• Act as a subject matter expert in process engineering across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with various teams including manufacturing, quality, and R&D.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Senior Process Engineer – Global Biopharmaceutical Manufacturer

Location: Hertfordshire, UK

Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent

Blackfield Associates is proud to partner with a global biopharmaceutical manufacturer in the search for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Process Engineer to join their established Process Engineering team at their manufacturing facility in Hertfordshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate Chemical Engineer to play a pivotal role in advancing critical manufacturing processes within a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will take the lead on a variety of cross-functional, high-impact projects that are essential to the company’s operational and strategic objectives. These projects include but are not limited to:

• Technology Transfer of new products into manufacturing
• Scale-Up of processes from laboratory to production scale
• Equipment and Utility Enhancements to improve efficiency, safety, and compliance
• Capital Projects, from concept design through to implementation and validation

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Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership, problem-solving expertise, and process optimisation insights to support both routine operations and strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in process engineering across multiple projects.
• Lead root cause analysis, risk assessments (e.g., HAZOP), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, validation, and R&D.
• Author and review technical documentation including protocols, reports, and engineering studies.
• Support the commissioning and qualification of new equipment and utilities.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BEng) in Chemical Engineering is essential.
• Chartered status with the IChemE is highly desirable, though not mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharmaceuticals, biotech, or similar) is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering results in complex, cross-functional engineering projects.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Why Join?

• Be part of a global leader driving advancements in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing.
• Enjoy a collaborative and forward-thinking work culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Work on high-profile, technically rewarding projects that have a real impact on patient health and wellbeing.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom