Process Engineer

Job Type
Permanent
Location
Glasgow
Salary
£36,000.00 - £45,000.00 per annum
Job Ref
BBBH176921_1777035691
Date Added
April 24th, 2026
Consultant
Behruz Sheikh

Process Engineer

Glasgow | Hybrid working considered | £36,000 - £44,800 per annum

About the Role

CPI is seeking a Process Engineer 2 to join our technology team in Glasgow, supporting the delivery of regulated, safety-critical process engineering activities with a strong focus on chemical process safety.

This is an end-to-end process engineering role, combining desktop-based design and risk assessment work with on-site support for commissioning, qualification, and operation. You will play a key role in ensuring that processes, equipment, and facilities are designed, installed, and operated in line with safety, quality, and regulatory expectations.

The role is particularly focused on CPI's Glasgow site, supporting pilot-scale oligonucleotide manufacturing and the development of newer technologies as we progress towards GMP manufacture.

Hybrid working is supported, with flexibility around on-site presence (typically a blend of site-based and off-site work).

What You'll Be Responsible For:

End-to-End Process Engineering

  • Deliver end-to-end process engineering support, from concept and design through to commissioning and operation
  • Support the development of safe, compliant processes aligned with regulated manufacturing expectations
  • Apply sound process engineering principles to novel and pilot-scale technologies

Process Safety & Hazard Studies

  • Lead and participate in process hazard studies, including HAZOPs and safety risk assessments
  • Support site compliance with chemical process safety requirements, including flammable materials
  • Contribute to safety documentation and risk mitigation strategies for new and existing processes

Equipment Design, Commissioning & Qualification

  • Support the design, commissioning, and qualification of process equipment
  • Deliver documentation required for equipment qualification, validation, and regulatory readiness
  • Support the commissioning and qualification of cleanroom environments where required

Regulated & GMP-Readiness Activities

  • Support CPI's progression towards GMP manufacturing, applying appropriate quality and documentation standards
  • Ensure alignment with SHE, GMP/GxP, and Data Integrity expectations
  • Produce clear, compliant documentation, including reports, protocols, and technical records

Collaboration & Site Support

  • Work closely with operations, quality, and engineering colleagues on site
  • Act as a technical point of contact for process engineering and safety-related topics
  • Support investigations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities

About You:

You are a process engineer with a strong safety mindset, comfortable working in regulated or regulation-ready environments. You enjoy applying structured engineering thinking to complex processes and understand the importance of robust documentation and risk management.

You'll bring:

  • Experience in process engineering, ideally within pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments
  • Practical experience of process safety and hazard studies (e.g. HAZOP)
  • Experience supporting equipment commissioning and qualification
  • Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
  • An understanding of chemical process risks, particularly flammable systems

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience within pharmaceutical or oligonucleotide manufacturing
  • Exposure to GMP environments or GMP-readiness programmes
  • Experience working in cleanroom facilities
  • Familiarity with COSHH, DSEAR, and broader chemical safety frameworks

Why Join CPI?

  • A technically interesting role at the forefront of emerging manufacturing technologies
  • Strong focus on process safety, compliance, and engineering best practice
  • Opportunity to work on pilot-scale and novel processes
  • Flexible, hybrid working model
  • Competitive salary (£36k-£44.8k)

Location & Working Pattern

  • Based at CPI's Glasgow site
  • Hybrid working supported (typically a mix of on-site and off-site work)
  • On-site presence required to support commissioning, qualification, and safety activities

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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