process engineer - pharma - initial 6m contrct.

Process Engineer - Pharma
£46k salary plus 10% shift allowance
Harwell
Initial 6 month contract, with a view to go permanent

Shifts: Monday-Friday. 6am-3pm & 3pm-12pm.
On-call rota on weekends

We 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.

What You'll Bring:

• 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.

For more information about this role please apply with your CV today.

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