PPI Engineer

Reporting into the Product & Process Improvement Manager, the Product & Process Improvement Engineer will join a manufacturing team responsible for leading capital and improvement projects in manufacturing processes with the objectives of reducing waste, energy usage, manufacturing costs, while improving quality, efficiency, reliability and process safety.

Main duties will include:

Utilising best practices (Lean, Continuous Improvement principles) to review processes, equipment, and manufacturing capability for efficiency, relevance and performance improvements.

Working with the operations team to troubleshoot problems and improve production processes.

Interpret different types of data from both technical and operational associates.

Optimise processes from the viewpoint of productivity, sustainability and efficiency.

Create and manage innovative process development trials, process simulations and report the results.

Improve product profit margin through quality improvements and raw material evaluations.

Select, manage and control contractors for designated projects, with zero tolerance for Environmental or Health and Safety incidents.

Work closely with other Process Engineers, maintenance and production associates across the site.

Skills / experience preferences:

Candidates will be educated to degree level in an Engineering discipline, preferably in a Mechanical- or Chemical-related subject.

Experience in a manufacturing environment where you have successfully used problem solving techniques and have a keen understanding and proven ability to employ improvement methodologies.

Able to communicate at all levels of a business, confident and articulate, with accomplished presentation skills.

Possessing the ability to lead a number of important projects, of any size and importance, with a practical and interactive approach able to generate enthusiasm whilst supporting others.