Process Engineer
Senior Process Engineer
Swindon
Up to £76,000 + Benefits
Are you an experienced Process Engineer with a strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing, aseptic processing, or GMP-regulated production environments?
Are you looking for the next step in your engineering career in a stable, long-term opportunity within a growing pharmaceutical business that combines technical challenge, career progression and the chance to work on developing products that make a real difference to patients?
On offer is an opportunity to become the technical authority for a portfolio of commercially critical products, working at the intersection of manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain. You'll have the autonomy to lead investigations, optimise processes, support major engineering projects, and influence manufacturing performance across a global operation.
This company is a growing and innovative life sciences organisation with a strong reputation for developing products that make a meaningful difference to patients' lives. Despite its global presence, it maintains a collaborative culture where individuals are empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas, and drive change. Employees benefit from working within a highly supportive environment where expertise is valued, career development is encouraged, and contributions have a visible impact on business success.
In this role, you will serve as the subject matter expert for commercial manufacturing operations, providing technical leadership across process troubleshooting, deviation investigations, continuous improvement initiatives, validation activities, and capital projects. You will work closely with manufacturing, quality, validation, and external partners to ensure robust, efficient, and compliant production processes.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong engineering background within pharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing environments, coupled with proven experience supporting commercial production operations. You will be comfortable operating across multiple stakeholders, solving complex technical challenges, and leading projects from concept through implementation.
This role is ideal for experienced Process Engineers looking to take on greater technical ownership, or for established manufacturing and process engineering professionals seeking a broader position with significant influence across site operations and strategic improvement initiatives.
The Role:
- Act as the technical subject matter expert for commercial manufacturing processes
- Lead process investigations, root cause analysis activities, and deviation resolution
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, reliability, and operational excellence
- Support the installation, validation, and implementation of new process equipment
Who We're Looking For:
- Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Significant experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting process improvements, investigations, validation activities, and technical projects
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across multiple teams and external partners
What's On Offer:
- Opportunity to become the technical lead for key commercial manufacturing processes
- High-impact role with significant visibility across manufacturing operations
- Collaborative culture with strong opportunities for professional development
- Competitive salary of up to £76,000 plus benefits
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your CV and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organisations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.
That's why we recommend registering your CV so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.
Yes, we help with CV and interview preparation. From customised support on how to optimise your CV to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.