Production Process Engineer
Role Summary:
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.
Main 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.
* 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.
* 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.
Experience and Qualifications:
* 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.
Working Hours and Benefits:
* This will be a full-time permanent position, working days.
* 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