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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