Manufacturing Process Engineer

4 weeks ago


Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom Asymchem Group Full time

Company Overview:

Established in 1999, Asymchem is a prominent global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) dedicated to providing comprehensive drug research and manufacturing services for leading pharmaceutical and biotech firms. Our objective is to promote more efficient, sustainable, and economically viable manufacturing practices to support clinical research and product commercialization. Recently, Asymchem has expanded its operations by acquiring R&D laboratories and a small molecule API pilot plant in the UK, marking the establishment of our inaugural manufacturing site in Europe. This facility is anticipated to thrive as a central hub for European R&D capabilities, presenting an exceptional opportunity to join a collaborative and dynamic team committed to enhancing global health and well-being.

Job Overview:

The role focuses on formulating engineering strategies aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include leading the on-site engineering team, managing project budgets, overseeing contractual agreements, and acting as a primary interface for customer interactions. The position also involves providing leadership, technical guidance, and managing projects at the Sandwich facility.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Capital Project Management: Oversee capital projects from initial concept through detailed design, installation, and validation, ensuring timely completion within budget while adhering to corporate and regulatory standards.
  • EHS Safety Studies: Lead and engage in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) hazard assessments, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Process Technical Support: Deliver technical support for plant operations and the development of new API processes, while contributing to talent development initiatives at Asymchem sites.
  • Process Engineering Assistance: Provide engineering support to the Process Development Facility (PDF) to fulfill operational standards and requirements.
  • Expertise in Problem Solving: Utilize chemical engineering expertise to address practical development and operational challenges within laboratory or PDF settings.
  • Enhancing Safety and Environmental Performance: Employ chemical engineering methodologies to improve safety, operational efficiency, and environmental sustainability of development processes.
  • Process Safety Support: Offer process safety assistance within the facility, including conducting safety reviews and specialized assessments.
  • Material Compatibility Evaluations: Perform assessments of material compatibility and safety calculations to support process safety evaluations.
  • Lead Safety Assessments: Direct specialized safety reviews and Process Hazard Assessments (PHA) as required.
  • Exploration of New Technologies: Investigate emerging technologies that could enhance API business operations across various domains.
  • Support for Capital Development: Define project requirements, guide capital initiatives, and assist in implementing suitable design solutions.
  • Validation and Start-up Assistance: Aid in establishing validation criteria, reviewing validation protocols, and supporting commissioning and start-up efforts.
  • Change Management Implementation: Facilitate the execution of change management processes to ensure compliance with operational, documentation, EHS, and Quality standards.
  • Review and Investigation: Assess changes for technical accuracy and relevance, ensuring alignment with operational needs and adherence to Good Engineering Practices and EHS/Quality standards. Participate in Quality and Safety investigations as necessary.
  • Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

A degree in Engineering, preferably in Chemical Engineering, or a degree in Science with a major in Chemistry.

Required Skills:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of managing capital projects from conceptual design to commissioning and validation.
  • Understanding of corporate and regulatory guidelines for project execution.
  • Familiarity with EHS hazard assessments, Good Manufacturing Practices, and process technical support.
  • Proficiency in providing process engineering support to meet operational standards.
  • Expertise in chemical engineering problem-solving and safety enhancement methodologies.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Pension plans, life insurance, private medical insurance (PMI), income protection, and additional insurance benefits such as dental insurance and critical illness coverage.
  • 25.5 days of annual leave plus public holidays, sick leave, volunteer time off, and options to buy or sell holidays.
  • Car allowances, shift allowances, cycle-to-work schemes, gym memberships, and more.


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