Process Engineer

Job Description

The Process Engineer will ensure an optimal production efficiency by problem solving top production losses, finding the root cause, and designing the issue out in the shortest period possible. You will be assigned to projects involving: 5S, SMED, AutonomousMaintenance, Centrelining, Process Control Automation.Client DetailsThe client is a successful fast-paced manufacturer based in Chesterfield.DescriptionThe Process Engineer will:

• Develop and drive a culture of continuous improvement within site, ensuring the engagement and involvement of the entire Plant support and operations department.

• Lead improvement activities across all plant and equipment areas of site, through Define, Measurement, Analysis, Improvement and Control methods.

• Assist in the training of staff ensuring that they develop the skills to become subject/equipment experts in the various systems and processes on site. Thus enabling them to implement and sustain the improvements.

• Lead and support root cause analysis when plant and equipment issues arise. Suggest corrective and preventative actions and ensure that these are appropriately documented and approved in accordance with local procedures.

• Provide engineering support to include design reviews, commissioning and validation support of plant and equipment including factory acceptance testing, commissioning and improvement.

• Support the introduction of new plant and equipment defining user requirements specifications through to involvement in commissioning, validation and ongoing operation & maintenance.

• Develop, maintain and improve plant and equipment procedures to execute all activities in a safe and compliant way.

• Conduct optimisation studies and perform detailed engineering analysis of existing facilities, systems & process equipment.

• Support the management of the site maintenance programme to ensure that plant, facilities, and process equipment are kept safe and compliant with statutory regulation and company procedures.

• Work together with the Site and Operations managers to cover periods of holiday and absence; undertake other duties in relation to the position as the Company requires, including working additional hours as requested by the Site and Operations Manager.

• Take ownership of all equipment within your designated focus area, ensure that they are ran to pre-set speeds and conditions. All maintenance is completed to schedule with successful outputs. Where gaps are found, implement controls, and roll out to othersimilar equipment.

• KPIs/APIs: Ensure that your area has adequate Activity performance indicators that improve KPIs, and these KPIs are measured at line level and acted upon when not achieved

• Track and trend performance issues to ensure that repeat problems are picked up, discussed and activities to resolve organised and followed through

ProfileThe successful Process Engineer will have:

• Graduate Masters / Bachelor in a Technical / Manufacturing / Sciences subject
• Proven capability in Problem Solving (8D, Green Belt Lean 6 Sigma, UPS, A3)

• Experience in a process control / engineering role
• Meng in Industrial / Mechanical Engineering
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualified or equivalent
• Experience in aN FMCG manufacturing environment

Job OfferThe Process Engineer will be offered a competitive salary and will join a successful FMCG manufacturer.