Senior Process Engineer (Pharma)

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Pharmaceuticals based in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in Chemical or Process Engineering, along with strong industry experience. This role offers a lucrative salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

32 days' holiday

Generous employer pension contributions

Life assurance

Employee Recognition scheme

Free car parking

Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Strong experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or regulated manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of GMP, validation, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimisation, troubleshooting, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Support scale‑up, technology transfer, validation, and commissioning activities.
• Prepare and maintain essential technical documentation and risk assessments.

Skills

Process optimisation

Troubleshooting skills

Collaboration with teams

Technical guidance

Education

Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Job description

MCS Group is delighted to be recruiting a Senior Process Engineer for our successful client, a Global Leader in Pharmaceuticals.

If you're a proactive engineer looking to make a strong impact in a fast-moving, science-focused environment, I would love to hear from you.

You will receive:

• Lucrative salary
• 32 days' holiday
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Free car parking
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Company Sick Pay

As the Senior Process Engineer, you will:

• Lead process optimisation, troubleshooting, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Support scale‑up, technology transfer, validation, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant processes.
• Prepare and maintain essential technical documentation and risk assessments.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and operations teams.

You will have:

• Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or regulated manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of GMP, validation, and regulatory standards.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kathy Donaghey Senior Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 96935521

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