STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.
Huddersfield |U.K.| Full-time | Permanent | Shift based; 0600-1336 / 1330-2200
Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer with a passion for problem-solving and driving efficiency? Join our team and play a key role in maintaining and optimising our liquids production lines. As a Production Engineer, you’ll tackle preventative maintenance, resolve breakdowns, and implement innovative solutions to keep our operations running smoothly. If you’re a hands-on professional Mechanical Engineer with excellent communication skills and a forward-thinking mindset, looking to move into or continue a career in the pharmaceutical sector, this is the opportunity for you!
How You Will Make an Impact
- Optimise Production Processes: Ensure quick and efficient setup, changeover, repairs, and adjustments to maximise line production machine operating time and reduce delays.
- Maintain Equipment Reliability: Develop and execute thorough maintenance programs to keep production equipment in excellent working condition and minimise unexpected breakdowns.
- Drive Performance Improvements: Identify inefficiencies, implement solutions, and lead projects to improve equipment output and eliminate recurring issues.
- Streamline Changeovers: Train teams, create detailed setting charts, and modify equipment with tools eg quick-release mechanisms to ensure faster and more reliable changeovers.
- Support Equipment and Product Introductions: Collaborate on selecting, installing, and testing new machinery, while ensuring smooth integration of new products and components into production lines.
- Ensure Compliance and Quality Standards: Maintain accurate documentation and processes that meet GMP, MHRA, and BSI requirements to uphold high-quality production standards.
What We Are Looking For
- Demonstrable experience as a time-served Mechanical Engineer
- Qualified to minimum Level 3 (e.g. BTEC. HNC HND) in a related Mechanical Engineering subject
- Strong communication
- Problem solving attitude
- Manufacturing / production environment experience is advantageous, but not essential.
How we care for you
At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:
- Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
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