Production Process Engineer
Our client, a successful and dynamic pharmaceutical manufacturing company, is currently seeking a Production Process Engineer to join their 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 optimise process efficiency, cycle times, bottlenecks, and equipment maintenance, with the goal of improving OEE.
- Work in a clean manufacturing environment where the highest quality standards are observed, as part of the Engineering team to improve processes, procedures and efficiency.
- 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, reviewed annually with an annual bonus payable in May depending on company performance.
- Holiday: 25 days less 4 to cover Christmas closure plus bank holidays.
- Pension: 5% matched salary exchange, increasing to 6% after 5 years’ service.
- Life Assurance: 4 times basic salary.
- AXA PPP private health offered after a qualifying period.
- Free lunch offered daily, plus tea / coffee etc.
- Free onsite parking.
Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
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