Senior Process Engineer
Pubblicato il 28-10-2026 - Epm Scientific in Milano
Rate: Flexible based on relevant experience and availability
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to support a major pharmaceutical project based in Lombardy, Italy. This is an urgent requirement for a highly skilled engineering professional with a strong background in pharmaceutical process design and project execution.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the engineering and design phases of the project, providing technical expertise and ensuring process solutions meet operational, regulatory, and quality requirements.
This is initially a 9-month contract with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent position.
Key Responsibilities
Lead process engineering and design activities across project phases
Develop and review process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs;, process calculations, and technical specifications
Support conceptual, basic, and detailed design activities
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project managers, and stakeholders
Ensure designs comply with GMP requirements and pharmaceutical industry standards
Conduct process evaluations, risk assessments, and engineering reviews
Support equipment selection, sizing, and process optimisation activities
Provide technical input during project meetings and design reviews
Assist with commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities where required
Requirements
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline
Minimum 8 years' process engineering experience within the pharmaceutical industry
Strong design engineering background with proven project delivery experience
Experience working within regulated GMP environments
Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and facilities
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work on-site or in a hybrid capacity in Lombardy, Italy
Ideal Candidate Profile
An experienced Senior Process Engineer with 10+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, ideally gained across major capital projects and engineering design programmes. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in process design, engineering studies, and project execution within GMP-regulated environments. Candidates who have worked on facility expansions, manufacturing upgrades, or greenfield projects within pharmaceuticals or biotech will be particularly attractive.