Job Details

Do you have an understanding of Lean Manufacturing processes? Do you have a continuous improvement educational background? Do you an entry level six sigma belt? If so, then please read on

The basics:

Job Title: Process Engineer

Location: Port Talbot

Environment: Manufacturing/Production

Role: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 4.30pm)

Structure: Working closely with the Production Manager on technical and continuous improvement issues.

Pay: £36,280

Holidays: 33 days, 10% employer contribution pension, annual company bonus up to 10% of gross salary, quarterly bonus, life cover x3 of salary.

Benefits: Death in service x3 of salary, Pension.

Overview:

The Process Engineer will help identify process improvements that will reduce costs, improve plant availability, increase process productivity / performance, improve H+S and environmental performance.

Key responsibilities of the Process Engineer role:

• Update and develop process flow diagrams.
• Update current process control documentation to allow maintenance H+S department and operations to fully understand how specific processes work.
• To acquire technical understanding for site process technology.
• To aid troubleshoot, establish the root causes of process issues and suggest effective corrective and preventive actions.
• To identify ways of reducing operating & maintenance costs, including energy costs.
• To develop process reporting systems and ensure that this data is produced in a form that informs the business, enables performance planning & continuous improvement.
• To specify technical requirements of new process equipment to deliver business case benefits.
• To ensure process compliance with legal obligations, engineering standards and best practice.
• Design/ plan & implement process improvement trials.

The ideal candidate / Process Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Previous experience working in a continuous improvements focused role within a automated production/manufacturing environment or similar
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with all colleagues at all levels.
• Any Lean manufacturing focused qualifications advantageous

Commutable from: Port Talbot, Swansea, Neath and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Process Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this position.