Our client is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a pivotal, hands-on role at the heart of their pilot manufacturing operation, taking full ownership of equipment reliability, facility readiness, and the systems that underpin safe, controlled production.

Senior Process Engineer – Calibration & Maintenance – London

This isn’t a role where the systems are already in place – it’s a role where you’ll build them. You’ll have genuine ownership, direct operational impact, and the opportunity to lay the foundations for a manufacturing capability that will scale. Initially, you’ll work directly on the production line – giving you firsthand insight into how equipment and facility conditions interact with real operational demands.

As the operation matures, you’ll transition into a leadership role across maintenance strategy, calibration programmes, and cross-functional equipment support – building robust, scalable systems alongside our Process Engineering and Operations teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Equipment ownership

Drive performance, availability, and uptime for all manufacturing equipment.

• Calibration programmes

Establish and manage calibration schedules and status visibility across relevant equipment.

• Preventive maintenance

Define and implement maintenance strategies; lead rapid response to breakdowns.

• Facility readiness

Support site layout, infrastructure, and EHS compliance in partnership with external consultants.

• Spare parts management

Maintain critical spare parts inventory to minimise production disruption.

• Cross-functional collaboration

Work closely with Process Engineering and Operations to resolve equipment-related challenges.

Essential requirements:

• Proven experience with manufacturing equipment in a technical environment
• Strong grounding in maintenance, calibration, and equipment reliability principles
• A practical, hands-on approach to diagnosing and solving problems
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in structured or regulated settings

Highly desirable experience:

• Background in regulated industries such as medical devices, biotech, or pharmaceuticals
• Experience building maintenance or calibration systems from scratch
• Exposure to pilot or early-stage manufacturing environments
• Track record of managing external contractors or service providers
• Familiarity with health and safety requirements in technical settings

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