Process Engineer

Process Engineer - Ohio - 12 Months Contract with planned extensions

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Process Engineer to join our major, global pharmaceutical client on their latest new-build project based in Ohio, this is a large-scale greenfield capital project and investing more than $1bn.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on guidance and technical mentorship to junior and front-line process engineers.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance process knowledge and best practices.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and technical excellence within the team.
• Develop and maintain in-depth process knowledge of purification operations, including chromatography, ultra-filtration/diafiltration (UF/DF), and filtration techniques.
• Identify opportunities to enhance purification process efficiency, product yield, and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot purification process challenges and ensure continuous improvement.
• Support process engineering efforts related to the design, commissioning, and qualification of purification equipment.
• Provide technical expertise in equipment selection, installation, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance.
• Ensure purification systems are maintained in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical reports.
• Lead efforts in asset life-cycle management and performance optimization of purification equipment.
• Participate in change management processes and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
  
  

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in API manufacturing purification operations or similar environments.
• In-depth knowledge of chromatography, filtration (including depth and sterile filtration), and ultra-filtration/diafiltration (UF/DF) processes.
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance, equipment qualification, and process validation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with single-use purification systems and continuous manufacturing technologies.
• Proficiency in process automation systems and data integrity requirements.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to drive team development and project success.
  
  

If this role is of interest, please apply now!