Bioprocess Engineer

The core responsibility is to support the operation of the manufacturing facility through ownership of the manufacturing systems (manufacturing unit operations, e.g. bioreactors, chromatography, filtration) and being a key equipment user rep for equipment and facility upgrades.

The successful resource will be based in the production building and have a strong partnership with Operations and technical functions to deliver the large molecule production schedule.

Overview of potential activities/responsibilities.

• Ownership and accountability for process systems within production buildings that support manufacturing
• Proactively identify and implement improvement opportunities across the facility; utilities, process equipment, process safety, energy usage, business processes, etc
• Act as the user representative for facility upgrade projects, inputting into design and leading the coordination of system handover with the projects and C&Q groups.
• Proactively engage with large molecule turnaround team to optimise rig turnarounds as required.
• Work with maintenance on scheduling and completion of preventative maintenance and annual shutdowns to ensure no business interruption.
• Support building (quality & EHS) compliance initiatives incl area audits walks, audit preparation and closure of compliance actions as appropriate.
• Assist with completion of commissioning and qualification (C&Q) activity as required within the production building.

Key Attributes

• Process Engineering third level qualification.
• Minimum five years’ experience in manufacturing areas such as;
  • Production Operations/Unit Operation support (downstream/upstream media buffers)
  • Production Operations support (e.g. automation, process equipment including pumps, automated control systems)
• Experience in Process Safety and Quality Compliance aspects of manufacturing and project delivery.
• Working in a collaborative cross-functional team environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive approach with a commitment to meet deadlines.

DPS Engineering is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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