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Process Engineer

Smart4Chemicals·Cheshire·Posted 2 weeks ago
💰 50-55k GBP/year
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Process Engineer - Cheshire


Do you have experience working within a production environment? Are you looking for a long-term role with clear paths for progression? Then this pharma company looking to add a Process Engineer to the team is looking for you!


Your duties as a Process Engineer include but are not limited to the following:


  • Develop, implement and maintain manufacturing processes for inhalation products.
  • Lead the scale-up of new products including validation and verification.
  • Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean manufacturing.
  • Design, procure and commission manufacturing equipment for pMDI production, including filling, sealing and aerosolization systems.
  • Conduct risk assessments and failure mode effects analyses (FMEA) to identify potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies.


Requirements:

  • Relevant Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated inhalation, vapourization, propellant or aerosolization experience.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of GMP, lean manufacturing and project management.
  • Knowledge of automation systems (ABB, Siemens) advantageous.


For more information please apply or contact Chad Petersen at Smart4 Chemicals.

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Engineering degreeInhalation product experienceAerosolization experienceGMP knowledgeLean manufacturingProject management
Nice-to-have
ABB automation systemsSiemens automation systems
Soft skills
LeadershipProblem solvingContinuous improvementCommunicationProject management
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⭐ Highlight your inhalation or aerosolization experience prominently as this is specifically mentioned as essential for pMDI production

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📊 Quantify your scale-up achievements: 'Led scale-up from 10L to 500L batch size, reducing cycle time by 25%'

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🔧 Emphasise any ABB or Siemens automation experience as this is listed as advantageous for the role

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🏭 Detail your GMP and Lean manufacturing knowledge with specific examples of process improvements implemented

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📋 Include FMEA experience with concrete examples of risk mitigation strategies you've developed

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  • Led scale-up of 3 inhalation products from 50L pilot to 2000L commercial batches, achieving 98% first-pass validation success rate
  • Implemented Lean manufacturing principles across pMDI filling lines, reducing cycle time by 22% and eliminating 4 non-value-added steps
  • Conducted FMEA analysis for new aerosolization equipment, identifying 12 critical failure modes and developing mitigation strategies that reduced downtime by 35%

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Dear Hiring Manager,

Smart4Chemicals' focus on pMDI production and inhalation products represents exactly the pharmaceutical engineering challenge I want to tackle next. My background in aerosolization systems and GMP compliance aligns perfectly with your requirements for developing and scaling manufacturing processes.

My background in process engineering within pharmaceutical production environments has equipped me with the technical expertise and leadership skills needed to drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage complex scale-up projects from conception through to commercial implementation.

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10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • Describe your experience with pMDI production processes and the key challenges involved
  • How would you approach scaling up an inhalation product from lab to commercial production?
  • What are the critical parameters you monitor in aerosolization systems?
  • Explain how you would conduct an FMEA for a new filling system
  • What GMP considerations are most important when designing pharmaceutical manufacturing processes?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you led a continuous improvement initiative that delivered measurable results
  • Describe a situation where you had to troubleshoot a complex manufacturing process issue
  • Give an example of how you managed a challenging scale-up project from start to finish
  • Tell me about a time you had to influence stakeholders to adopt a new manufacturing process
  • Describe how you prioritise multiple projects when working under tight deadlines
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Tell me about a time you led a continuous improvement initiative that delivered measurable results

At my previous pharmaceutical company, our pMDI filling line was experiencing 15% batch failures due to inconsistent propellant pressure. I led a cross-functional team of 6 engineers to analyse the root cause using Lean Six Sigma methodology. We discovered the pressure sensors were calibrated incorrectly and the filling sequence timing was suboptimal. I implemented a new calibration protocol and redesigned the filling sequence, which reduced batch failures to 3% within 8 weeks. This improvement saved the company £180,000 annually in rejected batches and increased overall equipment effectiveness by 28%.
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Describe a situation where you had to troubleshoot a complex manufacturing process issue

During a critical production run of inhalation products, our aerosolization system suddenly produced particles outside specification limits, threatening a £2.4 million batch. I immediately assembled a technical team and used systematic problem-solving techniques. We discovered that a new batch of propellant had different viscosity properties than specified. I worked with the supplier to verify the material composition and adjusted our spray nozzle pressure settings accordingly. Within 18 hours, we had the system running within specification limits, saving the entire batch and maintaining our delivery schedule to 3 key customers.

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