Senior Process Engineer

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

Job summary

Une entreprise biopharmaceutique de renom recherche un Senior Process Engineer pour renforcer son équipe d'ingénierie des processus. Le candidat idéal, titulaire d'un BEng en ingénierie chimique, jouera un rôle clé dans la mise en œuvre de projets techniques majeurs au sein d'une culture d'innovation. Profitez d'un environnement collaboratif et d'un package salarial compétitif, avec des opportunités de développement professionnel.

Benefits

Culture de travail collaborative et innovante

Packages de salaire compétitifs et avantages

Opportunités de développement professionnel

Qualifications

• Expérience dans un environnement de fabrication régulé (pharmaceutique, biotech ou similaire).
• Statut Chartered avec l'IChemE est un plus.
• Expérience dans la gestion de projets d'ingénierie complexes et transversaux.

Responsibilities

• Agir en tant qu'expert en ingénierie des procédés sur plusieurs projets.
• Conduire des analyses de causes profondes et des évaluations des risques.
• Collaborer avec des équipes transversales, y compris fabrication, qualité, validation et R&D.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BEng) in Chemical Engineering

Job description

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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

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.