Packaging Engineer
West Lothian - UK
Job Summary
Production Engineer
Monday to Friday standard day hours 37 hours per week
100% onsite
Our Bathgate location in Scotland UK is an integral part of Catalents European clinical supply services network. This facility has a comprehensive range of capabilities to support sponsors studies throughout the UK Europe and beyond including clinical supply management FastChain demand-led supply clinical-scale commercial packaging and QP release services.
As a Production Engineer you will support both clinical and commercial operations ensuring equipment reliability compliance and continuous improvement. Youll work across validation equipment setup process optimisation and client interactionsplaying a key part in delivering highquality products that meet regulatory and customer expectations
The Role:
Equipment Maintenance & Performance
Maintain and trend performance of primary and secondary packaging equipment including MTBF
Maintain and trend commercial packaging equipment including MTBF and OEE
Safety & Compliance
Ensure safe operations and compliance with GMP GEP and company procedures
Validation
Lead validation of all equipment and manage supporting documentation
Lead setup of new equipment including validation activities operator training and optimisation of run conditions
Continuous Improvement
Analyse equipment and process performance to drive improvement initiatives including mistakeproofing and optimising changeovers using Lean tools such as SMED
Support process optimisation and efficiency improvements across all production areas
New Product & Process Introduction
Work with clients PreProduction and Production teams on new product requestsfrom design and setup through to validation and training for new or updated processes
Lead client discussions on tooling and kit design translating requirements into practical production solutions
Audits & Issue Resolution
Support internal client and regulatory audits
Investigate nonconformances and support corrective and preventive actions
The Candidate:
HND or equivalent in Engineering
Knowledge of commercial serialisation systems
Experience across the full validation lifecycle
Understanding of change control and CSV (preferred)
Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly
Strong problemsolving mindset with continuousimprovement focus (Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt preferred)
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment
Why You Should Join Catalent:
Competitive Salary Reflecting your experience and skills.
Bonus & Benefits Includes a site performance bonus a pension scheme matching up to 7.5% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure and the option to trade leave.
Career Development Access high-quality training mentoring and cross-functional opportunities within Catalents global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning providing access to 10000 online courses.
Health & Wellbeing Includes an employee assistance programme on-site canteen facilities and an active safety and Patient First culture. Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus participate in charitable activities.
Excellent Location Just a few minutes drive from J3A of the M8 with free on-site parking.
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Providing CDMO services, delivery technologies and manufacturing solutions to develop pharmaceuticals, biologics and consumer health products.