Process Engineer: Chemical Manufacturing

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Position Summary:

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Process Sustaining Engineer III in Warrington, UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dedicated team focused on refining manufacturing techniques, improving production yields, and introducing innovative processes. Ideal for a hardworking individual who excels in a collaborative environment and is dedicated to making a tangible impact.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure manufacturing capability with processes and products to support the seamless technical design transfer.
• Analyse key manufacturing and QC/process control metrics to determine areas for improvement and successfully implement solutions.
• Monitor and trend process control, drive process improvements, and conduct investigations to improve overall efficiency.
• Provide comprehensive summary results of findings and recommendations to Value Stream Leaders.
• Actively participate in process and operational improvement opportunities to champion a culture of continuous improvement.
• Conduct IQs, OQs, PQs, PPQs, PVs or equivalent experience, and cleaning validations to maintain high operational standards.
• Undertake investigations to solve process failures to improve production standards.
• Align with company quality management systems, policies, and procedures to uphold the highest standards of quality.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers, encouraging a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment.
• Take on additional duties and responsibilities as required to meet business needs and drive success.
  
  

Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred, although equivalent experience will also be considered.
  
  

Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting technical operations, engineering, or similar.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and/or GMP manufacturing environments is desirable.
• Previous experience of leading and delivering projects.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, packaging, storage, and distribution technology and operations in regulated environments.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with subordinates, peers, and senior leaders.
• Change agent with the ability to drive and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Highly organised, strong attention to detail, and high regard for quality.
• Proficient in prioritizing and handling multiple tasks in a dynamic, high-achieving work environment.
• Must be highly collaborative: enjoys working in a diverse team and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Able to acknowledge a sense of urgency and adapt to organisational change.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The role includes desk and workshop based work and active involvement in your team's processes to support regular area Gemba and PPI initiatives. There will be occasions where entering and working from an ultra-clean room environment will be required.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer!