Senior Process Engineer

Apply process engineering knowledge and skills to support the synthesis of starting materials pharmaceutical intermediates and final bulk products in a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible manner. Specifically, the process engineer is responsible for demonstrating process understanding, monitoring, and managing process performance.

Responsibilities

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Provide hands-on process engineering support for established operations by analyzing performance data, identifying inefficiencies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness; Process Design & Scale-Up: Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of new processes, including scale-ups, process modifications, and technology introductions, ensuring smooth integration into existing operations; Operational Excellence (ESHS & Performance): Manage and uphold standards related to Environment, Safety, Health, and Sustainability (ESHS), while ensuring product quality, optimal cycle times, and high equipment availability across all operations; Technical Expertise & Problem Solving: Apply deep knowledge in core engineering disciplines—such as mixing, material science, heat and mass transfer, filtration, and drying—to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and support complex manufacturing systems; Capacity Planning & Bottleneck Reduction: Analyze site capacity constraints, identify bottlenecks, and lead targeted projects to streamline workflows, increase throughput, and maximize operational efficiency; Capital Planning & Project Leadership: Recommend and support both short- and long-term capital investments related to equipment reliability, new technologies, and expanded capabilities; serve as project lead to implement these improvements successfully; Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with customers, cross-functional teams, and project stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs and ensure successful project execution; Governance, Standards & Knowledge Sharing: Stay current with regulations, engineering standards, and best practices; act as a technical authority, review and approve engineering documentation, develop procedures, and mentor team members to ensure consistent and accurate execution of responsibilities

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, related engineering, or Chemistry discipline; Experience in several production facilities with different scales and technology platforms; Skills in successfully overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities for improvements; Possess both the technical knowledge and practical experience to solve complex process engineering issues; Keep informed of latest technology in order to make recommendations for change; Strong written and verbal communication skill; Strong technical problem solving ability; Ability to influence groups without having supervisory responsibility; Strong Computer skills in a variety of software packages; Ability to apply fundamental engineering and business principles; Strong teamwork and interpersonal skill

Nice to have

10 years prior chemical or pharmaceutical engineering manufacturing experience

Benefits

Performance related pay; opportunity for personal and professional development; intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues; ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment