Process Engineer (12-month Secondment / Fixed Term Contract)

GlaxoSmithKline

Process Engineer (12-month Secondment / Fixed Term Contract)

Salary Not Specified

GlaxoSmithKline, Fullarton, North Ayrshire

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 7 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ff4c0ca7ad144169aa78b315f5f9ef45

Full Job Description

  • Provision of technical expertise in the application of process engineering best practice and process safety (on a variety of key projects across site including new product introduction, global supply, and process capability improvements to the supply chain).

  • Being the recognised key point of contact for technical knowledge on specific manufacturing unit operations (for which you are responsible for), including ensuring Critical Process Parameters are identified, understood, monitored, and controlled.

  • Provision of process engineering support for Product Lifecycle Management, including input to Technical Risk Assessment (and escalation), development and use of Product Control Strategies (for new and mature products), and Product Performance Monitoring.

  • Problem solve Technical issues related to dose/product form (using GPS tools such as RCA).

  • Manage process improvement projects (ensuring appropriate technical change control to deliver robust, sustainable solutions).

  • Investigate alternative new technologies for plant/equipment efficiency improvements and use technical expertise to influence equipment strategy to meet future site goals., Secondment / FTC: This secondment / Fixed Term Contract (FTC) is expected to last circa 12-months in duration. Please ensure you have spoken with your line-manager to ensure they are supportive of your application (this includes a timely-release from your current responsibilities should you be offered the Secondment)., We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.


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    This role would suit a self-motivated person who has experience of working in a cross-functional manufacturing environment. You will be resilient and calm under pressure, with strong people skills and a proven ability to influence people to achieve and drive performance. You will have a strong continuous improvement mindset.,
  • Relevant Engineering, technical or scientific qualifications. (MEng/ BEng), ideally working towards chartership.

  • Experience within a manufacturing context (ideally from a highly-regulated industry).

  • Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)

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