Planet Pharma
Job Description
Target PR Range: 37-47/hr *Depending on experience
Job Summary: This role provides engineering support for projects and manufacturing activities, working in close collaboration with system owners, project teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. The Sr Engineer will leverage an engineering background to drive project implementation, continuous improvement initiatives, and system reliability. The role requires balancing technical problem-solving, project execution, and operational support, with a focus on compliance, safety, and business continuity.
The Sr Engineer will: • Partner with system owners, maintenance, project management, and manufacturing to ensure reliable operation and execution of equipment and systems. • Lead or support engineering-based improvements and capital projects, including requirements definition, design, construction, startup, and validation. • Drive continuous improvement by applying Lean principles, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to reduce costs, improve quality/safety, and increase operational efficiency. • Support commissioning, qualification, and performance verification activities for equipment and systems. • Provide oversight into contractors and vendor deliverables and ensure adherence to standards. • Act as liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing during project planning, execution, and closeout. • Provide technical root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving support to minimize downtime. • Support new product/technology introductions through engineering assessments and equipment modifications. • Ensure compliance with environmental health, safety, and regulatory requirements during all engineering activities. • Deliver coaching and guidance to project teams on commissioning, qualification, and process risk-based approaches. • This position requires onsite support with occasional flexibility to cover after-hours engineering needs in support of 24/7 operations. Demonstrated Skills • Technical report writing, documentation, and presentations • Strong verbal and written communication • Organizational and changing management skills • Analytical problem-solving and scientific/engineering reasoning • Experience with systems such as Maximo, TrackWise, E-Builder, PCS, BMS, and QEMS • Ability to manage multiple projects and troubleshooting activities simultaneously • Basic project management and cost estimation skills • Conflict resolution and cross-functional collaboration • Contractor and vendor management • Development of SOPs and training delivery • Customer service in a technical environment • Continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, Predictive Maintenance) Preferred Qualifications / Skills / Experience • Bachelor's degree in chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field • 6+ years of relevant engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in a biopharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment • Experience working in compliance-driven settings (e.g., cGMP, OSHA, EPA) • Direct knowledge of design, operation, and troubleshooting of GMP production equipment (e.g., chemical reactors, chillers, tablet press, dosage, clean utilities, etc.) • Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles to system modifications, process improvements, and capital project execution • Knowledge of safety requirements and quality systems in a biopharmaceutical environment (change control, deviations, CAPA, validation) • Proven ability to lead and collaborate within cross-functional project teams • Strong leadership, technical writing, and presentation skills • Independent, self-motivated, organized, and able to adapt to dynamic project environments
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
Fraud Alert: Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
Target PR Range: 37-47/hr *Depending on experience
Job Summary: This role provides engineering support for projects and manufacturing activities, working in close collaboration with system owners, project teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. The Sr Engineer will leverage an engineering background to drive project implementation, continuous improvement initiatives, and system reliability. The role requires balancing technical problem-solving, project execution, and operational support, with a focus on compliance, safety, and business continuity.
The Sr Engineer will: • Partner with system owners, maintenance, project management, and manufacturing to ensure reliable operation and execution of equipment and systems. • Lead or support engineering-based improvements and capital projects, including requirements definition, design, construction, startup, and validation. • Drive continuous improvement by applying Lean principles, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to reduce costs, improve quality/safety, and increase operational efficiency. • Support commissioning, qualification, and performance verification activities for equipment and systems. • Provide oversight into contractors and vendor deliverables and ensure adherence to standards. • Act as liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing during project planning, execution, and closeout. • Provide technical root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving support to minimize downtime. • Support new product/technology introductions through engineering assessments and equipment modifications. • Ensure compliance with environmental health, safety, and regulatory requirements during all engineering activities. • Deliver coaching and guidance to project teams on commissioning, qualification, and process risk-based approaches. • This position requires onsite support with occasional flexibility to cover after-hours engineering needs in support of 24/7 operations. Demonstrated Skills • Technical report writing, documentation, and presentations • Strong verbal and written communication • Organizational and changing management skills • Analytical problem-solving and scientific/engineering reasoning • Experience with systems such as Maximo, TrackWise, E-Builder, PCS, BMS, and QEMS • Ability to manage multiple projects and troubleshooting activities simultaneously • Basic project management and cost estimation skills • Conflict resolution and cross-functional collaboration • Contractor and vendor management • Development of SOPs and training delivery • Customer service in a technical environment • Continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, Predictive Maintenance) Preferred Qualifications / Skills / Experience • Bachelor's degree in chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field • 6+ years of relevant engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in a biopharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment • Experience working in compliance-driven settings (e.g., cGMP, OSHA, EPA) • Direct knowledge of design, operation, and troubleshooting of GMP production equipment (e.g., chemical reactors, chillers, tablet press, dosage, clean utilities, etc.) • Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles to system modifications, process improvements, and capital project execution • Knowledge of safety requirements and quality systems in a biopharmaceutical environment (change control, deviations, CAPA, validation) • Proven ability to lead and collaborate within cross-functional project teams • Strong leadership, technical writing, and presentation skills • Independent, self-motivated, organized, and able to adapt to dynamic project environments
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
Fraud Alert: Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.