Process Engineer

Process Engineer focuses on inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.

What the role involves

• Inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.
• Diagnose issues, complete checks, and keep records or handovers accurate.

Skills and requirements

• Ability to design and interpret DoE experiments.
• Experience working in regulated laboratory environments (e.g., GLP aligned), with strong safety mindset and familiarity with risk assessments and HAZOP support.
• Lead the deployment of a novel reactor platform with clear line of sight to clinical impact, enabling earlier continuous processing and enhanced solid form control.
• Operate at the interface of cutting edge lab science and real-world manufacturing by delivering both proof of concept and an installed, commissioned rig.

Confirmed role details

• Macclesfield – 100% on-site role.
• Process development expertise to install and de‑risk a new continuous platform while reducing environmental footprint and accelerating development?
• This contract will lead a work package within the SMMIP (Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Programme) grant, to assess and operationalise a novel Taylor-Couette reacto.
• Help compress development timelines, improve right first-time outcomes and reduce waste, supporting AZ's 2030 sustainability ambitions.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving