Process Engineer

at  Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

Job Introduction
Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra.
Dechra is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.
Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business

• Design the process following QBD (Quality by Design Principle).
• Perform lab scale batches to gather data to perform statistical analysis of the process.
• Develop process flow diagram based on the process design.
• Acquire new equipment and support their qualification activities.
• Perform process risk assessment / FMEA for different processes to understand the risk associated with the process and define mitigation steps.
• Perform pilot batches to verify the efficacy of the processes and/or for regulatory submission.
• Execute and lead process improvements projects.
• Understand the chemical properties of different raw materials and mitigate the risk associated with their interaction in the process by developing appropriate Critical Process Parameters (CPPs).
• Review production batch record to verify that the formulation record and compounding instructions matches the process design and/or pilot batch.
• Mentor and train junior MS&T engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Perform Out of Specification or Deviation Investigations using 6M or 5Why’s Methodology.
• Tech Transfer
• Process Design
• Process Improvement
• Risk Assessment
• Process Validation / Verification
• Pilot Batch Execution and development of compounding instruction
• Additional responsibilities as required