Process Engineer UK, Europe J012608
Life Sciences, UK
| Job ref: | J012608/VM |
|---|---|
| Position type | Permanent |
| Location | UK |
| Industry | Life Sciences |
Vacancy details
A leading global pharmaceutical company requires a Process Engineer to join their team
at their North West based facility working as part of the operations / site 4 improvements
team. The Process Engineer will providing significant technical and
professional expertise in several of the following areas:- Process optimisation and
improvements in line with site objectives, Bioprocess Engineering / troubleshooting,
Equipment and Process design, installation and validation, Preparing and delivering
technical training materials and training operations staff, Continuous Improvement
and Change Management, Health and Safety improvements and Supervision of less experienced
Engineers.
Key Aspects of the Role:
- To gather data and model processes to identify key bottlenecks and suggest ideas to eliminate these bottlenecks. Drive these ideas through scoping, design, installation, commissioning and qualification.
- To facilitate shutdown activities and planned plant change activities during these shutdowns.
- To identify and support the introduction of new and improved standards of working.
- To identify, investigate and provide solutions to operational/manufacturing problems within their field of expertise. Consistently focus on anticipating and preventing potential problems.
- To advocate, encourage and enthusiastically adopt a culture of participation, involvement and the proactive pursuit of continuous improvement and change.
Role and responsibilities
- You will report into the site Process Engineering / Improvement Leader accountable for the delivery of the objectives to which the Lead Process Engineer has been assigned.
- You will have written procedures to follow and is required to operate within the confines of industry standards, EC Directives, cGMP, regulatory directives, product licenses.
- You will be involved in project activities working as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
You be responsible for delivering activities in line with the requirements of project
and operational plans. You will mak efforts to resolve conflicts and constraints by
being creative in finding ways to overcome problems, but always within the constraints
of cGMP.
Specific professional/technical expertise and key competencies required for the
job:
- BEng or higher qualification in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
- You will be either be chartered, or able to apply for chartership..
- Approximately 5+ years experience is required for this role within a pharmaceutical or biotech company.
- Experience of continuous improvement and six sigma principles would be an advantage.
- Good interpersonal, communication and team working skills are required.
- Time management, diplomacy, assertiveness, leadership and the ability to work under pressure are also essential.
- A positive, flexible and pro-active approach to work is required.
This is a great opportunity for an individual who is ready to work in a high tech, cutting
edge, new vaccine manufacturing facility. Ideally my client is looking for permanent
staff team members but would consider individuals who are able to commit for long-term
contracts. Please apply now for further information.
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Quanta's recruiter for this job is Vicky Miller
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