Process Engineer

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Your role:

Provide process engineering support for manufacturing processes at the Speke site. Ensure processes operate in a safe and complaint manner. Ensure process equipment is maintained in a qualified state. Through continuous improvement activity, improve and optimise production processes by increasing efficiency, reducing/eliminating waste and reducing variability in line with customer needs and to ensure customers receive products on time in full.

Your responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to manufacturing processes, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations
• Investigate deviations and perform root cause analysis to resolve process issues
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply teams to address day-to-day challenges
• Support internal, external, and customer audits as a technical subject matter expert
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, yield, and efficiency
• Lead process trials and optimisation activities to reduce waste and variability
• Champion Process Safety Management (PSM) practices and support safety and environmental compliance
• Maintain process safety information and contribute to risk assessments and regulatory requirements
• Own and implement process changes in line with site change management procedures
• Support capital projects, including defining requirements, commissioning, and qualification activities
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (e.g. process flow diagrams, reports)
• Provide technical coaching and support to operations and process teams
• Ensure effective communication across teams and escalate risks where needed

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical field
• Experience in a manufacturing or process environment
• Strong understanding of process engineering principles and continuous improvement
• Experience working cross-functionally in a regulated environment

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Chartered Engineer status (IChemE) or working towards
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g. pharma, chemicals, food/feed)

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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