Senior Recipe/Batch Designer

Vantage Consulting; Ringway; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Recipe/Batch Design Engineer. This role involves designing and configuring batch and recipe systems in an industrial automation setting. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in batch process design and execution, alongside hands-on experience with relevant configuration tools. Strong technical leadership and communication skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to work in a structured and regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and configuring batch and recipe systems in an industrial automation environment.
• Strong understanding of batch process design and execution from end to end.
• Hands-on experience with batch/recipe configuration tools.

Skills

Designing and configuring batch and recipe systems

End to end batch process design and execution

Hands-on experience with batch/recipe configuration tools

Experience producing and reviewing FDS, DDS

Technical leadership

Experience in regulated environments

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Tools

Siemens SIMATIC Batch

PCS 7

TIA Portal

Job description

Our Manchester-based client is looking for a Senior Recipe/Batch Design Engineer.

Required Experience & Skills

Essential

• Proven experience designing and configuring batch and recipe systems in an industrial automation environment.
• Strong understanding of batch process design and execution from end to end.
• Hands‑on experience with batch/recipe configuration tools (e.g. Siemens SIMATIC Batch, PCS 7 (preferable), TIA Portal, or equivalent platforms).
• Experience producing and reviewing FDS, DDS, and recipe definition documentation.
• Ability to review others' work and provide technical leadership.
• Experience working in regulated or highly structured environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, food & beverage, or chemical industries.
• Familiarity with GMP environments and validation practices.
• Knowledge of ISA-88 batch standards.
• Previous experience acting as a lead or senior engineer on automation projects.