MES Process Engineer

Job Title: MES Process Engineer

Location:Oxfordshire, UK

Type:Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking aMES Process Engineerto support the development, integration, and maintenance of our Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). This role is critical to ensuring that our MES aligns with Global Operating Specifications and is tailored to the operational needs of our pharmaceutical production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and implement MES integration functionalities to support production.
• Design and execute test plans, including validation protocols and risk assessments.
• Ensure alignment of equipment and product procedures with MES workflows.
• Provide support and troubleshooting assistance for MES system users to ensure business continuity.
• Document all processes and activities in accordance withcGMPstandards.
• Raise and manage change requests related to MES application upgrades and modifications.
• Design and develop electronic batch records and workflows within the MES environment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across MES platforms.
• Develop and executeUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)plans, updateRequirements and Use Cases (RuRs), and transition recipes into production systems.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and global teams to ensure successful MES deployment and optimization.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 6–12 months of experience with POMSnet(candidates without this will not be considered).
• Experience authoring and implementing MES workflows, preferably inLife Sciences, Pharma, or Biotech.
• Deep understanding of MES standards such asISA-95 and ISA-88, and integration from control layers to MES.
• Proven experience with MES in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing forat least 3 years.

Candidate Profile

• Degree qualified(Bachelor’s or Master’s)in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant industry experiencein a regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
• Experience in interpreting complex user requirements and translating them into practical MES solutions and documentation.