Company Description
Moynihan Process Engineering Ltd (mpe) is a specialist consultancy focused on Process Safety, Process Engineering, and CE Certification for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, chemical, oil & gas, microelectronic, and related industries. The company has extensive experience in complex process safety analysis, including pressure relief device sizing and specification using API, ASME, and ISO standards. mpe delivers services such as HAZOP/LOPA facilitation and training, ATEX hazardous area classification and explosion protection documentation, and comprehensive process development and engineering support. The team also provides CE marking expertise and maintenance package development using FMEA/RCM methodologies to optimize asset management and plant performance. mpe is committed to supporting clients with challenging process and process safety issues.
Role Description
The Senior Process Engineer will provide expert process engineering support across client projects in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors. This is a contract, remote role for a UK-based engineer, and involves developing and reviewing process flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, equipment and instrument sizing, P&IDs, equipment datasheets and specifications, and user requirement specifications. Day-to-day activities include process design and control assessments, contributing to pressure relief calculations, supporting HAZOP and LOPA studies, and preparing technical reports and documentation. The Senior Process Engineer will collaborate with internal and client teams to identify hazards, propose mitigations, and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' process design experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
- Based in the UK with the right to work in the UK.
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Hands‑on experience producing P&IDs, PFDs, mass and energy balances, and equipment and instrument datasheets.
Desirable
- Experience with process safety methodologies (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA), pressure relief design, and applicable standards (API, ASME, ISO).
- Experience with API (small molecule) facilities, including agitated reactors, isolators and solvent systems.
- Familiarity with ATEX, hazardous area classification, and explosion protection documentation.
- Proficiency in engineering software tools (process simulation, CAD/PID tools, Bluebeam, MS Office).
- Strong communication skills, ability to work independently in a remote consulting environment, and experience in client‑facing roles.
Senior Process Engineer employer: Consult
At Consult, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. Our North America team is dedicated to professional growth, offering robust training and development opportunities while working in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations in the exciting MedTech sector.
