Production Process Engineer
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Our client, a successful and dynamic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company, is currently seeking a Production Process Engineer to join their Pharmaceutical Manufacturing site in Great Yarmouth.
This is a full time, permanent position, working on a day shift.
Key attributes/skills:
* Minimum level 4 qualification in a technical or engineering discipline.
* Proven track record of successfully leading machine design or machine improvement projects, preferably within a production environment. Background in FMCG or pharmaceutical manufacturing with exposure to packaging and production equipment is advantageous.
* Competent user of Microsoft Office suite with strong IT skills. Experience with CAD software is desirable.
* Self-starter with a proactive, can-do attitude and meticulous attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively train colleagues.
* Strong commitment to working safely and maintaining controlled, methodical work practices.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify and manage projects related to production engineering equipment that will enhance operational performance.
* Conduct studies to understand and optimize process efficiency, cycle times, bottlenecks, and equipment maintenance, with the goal of improving OEE.
* Working in a clean manufacturing environment where the highest quality standards are observed, you will work as part of the Engineering team to improve processes, procedures, and efficiency of the team.
* Liaise with equipment and material suppliers to develop existing equipment to support operational excellence objectives.
* Prepare robust financial justifications for proposed improvements and changes.
* Undertake equipment modifications where necessary and carry out testing to verify that desired outcomes have been achieved.
* Support new product introductions by providing informed input about production equipment and component design.
* Conduct line trials to support NPI projects and other product change initiatives.
* Proactively contribute to component and product improvement initiatives that drive operational efficiency and quality.
* Support engineering change controls, non-conformance investigations, CAPAs, and documentation updates.
* Assist the Production Engineering Team in resolving issues affecting equipment efficiency.
* Support the Production Engineering Team in enhancing overall effectiveness through refined processes, documentation, tooling, housekeeping, and training.
* Support the project handover process for capital projects to ensure a smooth transition to the engineering team
Benefits:
* Competitive salary, salary reviewed annually with an annual bonus payable in May depending on Company performance
* Holiday is 25 days less 4 to cover Christmas closure plus bank holidays
* Pension offered at 5%, increasing to 6% after 5 years’ service, this is offered on a matched / salary exchange basis.
* Life Assurance, payable at 4 times basic salary
* AXA PPP private health offered after a qualifying period.
* Free lunch offered daily, plus tea / coffee etc
* Free onsite parking
For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!
Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.
If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.
Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Todd Hayes Ltd
Our client, a successful and dynamic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company, is currently seeking a Production Process Engineer to join their Pharmaceutical Manufacturing site in Great Yarmouth.
This is a full time, permanent position, working on a day shift.
Key attributes/skills:
* Minimum level 4 qualification in a technical or engineering discipline.
* Proven track record of successfully leading machine design or machine improvement projects, preferably within a production environment. Background in FMCG or pharmaceutical manufacturing with exposure to packaging and production equipment is advantageous.
* Competent user of Microsoft Office suite with strong IT skills. Experience with CAD software is desirable.
* Self-starter with a proactive, can-do attitude and meticulous attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively train colleagues.
* Strong commitment to working safely and maintaining controlled, methodical work practices.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify and manage projects related to production engineering equipment that will enhance operational performance.
* Conduct studies to understand and optimize process efficiency, cycle times, bottlenecks, and equipment maintenance, with the goal of improving OEE.
* Working in a clean manufacturing environment where the highest quality standards are observed, you will work as part of the Engineering team to improve processes, procedures, and efficiency of the team.
* Liaise with equipment and material suppliers to develop existing equipment to support operational excellence objectives.
* Prepare robust financial justifications for proposed improvements and changes.
* Undertake equipment modifications where necessary and carry out testing to verify that desired outcomes have been achieved.
* Support new product introductions by providing informed input about production equipment and component design.
* Conduct line trials to support NPI projects and other product change initiatives.
* Proactively contribute to component and product improvement initiatives that drive operational efficiency and quality.
* Support engineering change controls, non-conformance investigations, CAPAs, and documentation updates.
* Assist the Production Engineering Team in resolving issues affecting equipment efficiency.
* Support the Production Engineering Team in enhancing overall effectiveness through refined processes, documentation, tooling, housekeeping, and training.
* Support the project handover process for capital projects to ensure a smooth transition to the engineering team
Benefits:
* Competitive salary, salary reviewed annually with an annual bonus payable in May depending on Company performance
* Holiday is 25 days less 4 to cover Christmas closure plus bank holidays
* Pension offered at 5%, increasing to 6% after 5 years’ service, this is offered on a matched / salary exchange basis.
* Life Assurance, payable at 4 times basic salary
* AXA PPP private health offered after a qualifying period.
* Free lunch offered daily, plus tea / coffee etc
* Free onsite parking
For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!
Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.
If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.
Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Todd Hayes Ltd