Senior Chemical Process Engineer

The opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Process Engineer , to join a well-established Medical Device Company in Livingston.
Our client is a leading manufacturer of hyaluronic acid injectables used in ophthalmic & orthopaedic medical procedures.
The business is ISO 13485 accredited and has contributed to global healthcare for 25+ years, now forming part of a leading global group in optical and optoelectronics industries.

We are recruiting a talented, dynamic, and self-motivated Senior Process Engineer to join the existing Engineering team.

The Senior Process Engineer will directly contribute to producing medical products that improve the quality of life for millions globally.

Optimise existing production processes by analysing data, compiling debottleneck studies, and driving improvements through to completion
Troubleshoot complex technical/chemical process challenges
Responsible for the design, installation, and commission of new production processes/equipment with the view to optimise yield and efficiency
Contribute to root cause analysis, and change/improvement proposals
Set up scale-up and scale-down processes, including updates to process FMEAs and changes to equipment design and configuration, as required
Circa 8 years' experience in an equivalent role, with time spent in aa pharmaceutical or medical device bioprocess environment.
MEng/BEng in Chemical Engineering, or equivalent in a closely related discipline