Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing engineer

Location: West Drayton

Pay Range: Competitive

Contract Type: Perm

My client, a leading company in the injection moulding industry, is seeking an experienced Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a Pitman 12-hour shift pattern. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment where you’ll be key to ensuring the efficient running of machinery, minimizing downtime, and maintaining a safe and productive workplace.

Key Responsibilities – Manufacturing engineer

• Identify unsafe practices, escalate immediately, and propose solutions to overcome issues.
• Verify that manufacturing processes are fit for purpose by ensuring quality and performance targets are met, with no health and safety issues.
• Conduct risk assessments when required to ensure a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers to assess the effectiveness of quality control systems.
• Develop operating instructions and troubleshooting guides for manufacturing processes/equipment.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and identify potential improvements for efficiency.
• Investigate breakdowns and propose preventive actions to reduce future disruptions.
• Provide training and guidance to colleagues on existing and new equipment.
• Ensure that root causes of issues are identified and robust corrective actions are implemented.
• Participate in process improvement teams to resolve production-related issues.
• Stay updated on industry specifications, technology, and manufacturing processes.
• Attend training courses and participate in a Continuing Professional Development programme to gain professional recognition.
• Comply fully with all current work instructions and Health & Safety regulations while carrying out your duties.
• Carry out any reasonable tasks within your capabilities to support the team.

Qualifications & Requirements – Manufacturing Engineer

• Extensive manufacturing experience in injection moulding and assembly equipment.
• Proven experience in implementing new processes and equipment and leading continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ideally educated to degree level, or hold an advanced apprenticeship in engineering (or equivalent work-based experience).
• Engineering experience with strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Assembly and moulding equipment experience (desired).
• IEE 17th or 18th Edition certification ().
• PLC experience (desired).
• Air and pneumatics training (desired).
• In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety processes and standards.

What we can offer – Manufacturing engineer

Competitive salary

31 days holiday

Flexible holiday buy/sell scheme

Recognition and reward scheme

Opportunities for internal and external learning and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme

For more information on this role, please contact Harvey Clough on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to harvey.clough@omegaresource.co.uk

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