Process Engineer - Pharma - Initial 6m contrct
- Didcot, Oxfordshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
£46k salary plus 10% shift allowance
Harwell
Initial 6 month contract, with a view to go permanentShifts: Monday-Friday. 6am-3pm & 3pm-12pm.
On-call rota on weekendsWe are seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to join a worldwide pharmaceutical organisation based in Harwell, Oxfordshire. This is an initial 6-month contract opportunity with the potential for a permanent role.As a critical engineering owner, you will provide subject matter expertise and hands-on support for GMP manufacturing equipment, ensuring operability and reliability across process platforms, driving issue resolution, continuous improvement, and operational readiness.Key Duties:
- Provide engineering support for critical GMP manufacturing equipment (e.g., Ultrafiltration, Chromatography, Fermenters).
- Serve as Engineering Owner for process equipment used in our Norwood manufacturing facility.
- Deliver day-to-day floor support, ensuring continued operation and uptime.
- Lead small-to-medium sized technical projects and author high-quality technical documents.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical/process issues, manage change controls, and participate in tech transfer activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of preventative maintenance strategies.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is ideal, but strong Process Engineer experience within a GMP/GxP environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and technical writing skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a structured approach to investigations.