Bespak is looking for a Process Engineer for the Holmes Chapel site, CW4 8BE. The salary range for this permanent onsite role is between £45,500 and £54,000 plus a discretionary annual bonus. Other benefits you will receive are 25 days leave plus bank holidays, a generous 10% pension contribution, onsite free parking, and medical / dental / health / life assurance.

Working Pattern – Monday to Friday usual working times of 8:30am to 5:00pm with an 8:30 am to 3:45pm finish on a Friday. There is some flexibility on start and finish times.

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In this role, you will be responsible for the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes for pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDIs). You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that production is efficient, safe, and compliant with all regulatory standards. You will also play a key role in the scale-up of new products and the introduction of new equipment and technologies. This will involve collaborating with R&D and product development teams to ensure a smooth transition from pilot-scale to full-scale manufacturing. Furthermore, you will be responsible for maintaining comprehensive documentation and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

This Process Engineer position is part of the initial phase of recruitment for an exciting new venture. At Bespak Holmes Chapel, we are investing significantly to expand our capacity to develop and manufacture pMDIs (Asthma Inhalers) with greener propellants to meet evolving sustainability standards in the industry. BHC has recently been awarded a Silver Award by Investors in People.

As a Process Engineer your duties will include:

• Develop and optimise pMDI production processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
  
  
• Scale-up new product lines and implement technology transfers.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and EMA regulatory standards.
  
  
• Troubleshoot equipment and implement preventive maintenance strategies.
  
  
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimise production processes.
  
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
  
  Process Engineer, beneficial key skills and experience:
  
  
• Qualified in Chemical/Mechanical/Process Engineering, or related field.
  
  
• Extensive experience in a manufacturing environment.
  
  
• cGMP, FDA, and EMA knowledge.
  
  
• Process validation experience (IQ/OQ/PQ).
  
  
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  
  Process Engineer, Benefits:
  
  25 days holiday + bank holidays + Buy/Sell Scheme | A generous employer pension contribution | Private medical insurance | Private dental Insurance | Permanent Health Insurance | Group life assurance | Free will writing service | Active well-being programme | Recognition awards | Free Parking
  
  Bespak Holmes Chapel is an Investors in People silver award winner who employs over 300 people and are a pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that offers development and manufacturing solutions for a variety of medical products. Our products include medical devices such as pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDI), soft mist inhalers (SMI), dry powder inhalers (DPI), nasal sprays and medical check valves.
  
  Holmes Chapel is a beautiful village in Cheshire with excellent transport links via its railway station on the Crewe-Manchester Line. The village has a population of nearly 7,000 and offers various amenities, including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, schools, and a GP practice.
  
  As an ethical employer we align our BZero sustainability initiative to the SBTI certification which means we are on a road to carbon reduction targeting net zero and are proud to be ISO certified in 14001, 45001 and 13485.
  
  A full job description can be downloaded on the application Screen.
  
  Our core values are, Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile, these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by.
  
  We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees’ individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements.
  
  We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that’s what makes our company a great place to work.
  
  We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.
  
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