Manufacturing Engineer – Equipment

Zenith People are working with our client who are recruiting for a Machinery Engineer on a permanent basis.



Working as part of a Project team, who ensure the smooth running of a Manufacturing Plant, you will be responsible for process and plant equipment, whilst providing support to several different departments.



Responsibilities:



* Represent the engineering department in all equipment aspects



* Support the plant development, working within a multi-disciplined team



* Ensure all site machinery is safe and legally compliant from design to integration and implementation, attending design reviews and working with equipment suppliers.



* The successful candidates will have a broad-based experience in manufacturing and be able to demonstrate proven skills in the application of equipment engineering.



Areas covered



* Set & Measure facility performance



* Agree equipment strategies to ensure equipment OEE is achieved and improved while life cycles are managed and maximized.



* Provide technical support for maintenance to ensure equipment is kept in first class condition



* Knowledge of the latest machine and equipment standards is essential



* Ability to form a refurbishment strategy



* Planning, Schedule Control & Project Management is required



* Procurement of production equipment & processes



* Must always be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain a safe working environment



Experience and Qualifications Required:



Skills:



* Good inter-communication & report writing skills



* Computer literate, MS project, Excel etc.



* Able to demonstrate a positive and logical attitude



* Good negotiation skills



* Planning, Schedule Control & Project Management



* The capacity to quickly learn and absorb new technologies



Education



* Technical Degree / Certificate or equivalent in an electrical discipline



Additional:



* Strong communication skills and a confident manner – able to do presentations etc..



* Demonstrate management of contractors, and interfacing with potential equipment suppliers.



* The ability to travel domestically and internationally as and when required.



* The desire for personal future growth



Specific Technical Skills:



* Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background



* Knowledge of the latest machinery standards



* Some PLC and systems knowledge is desirable but not essential (Siemens / Mitsubishi etc.)



* Experience in complex technical manufacturing processes and/or special purpose assembly machines would be a distinct advantage.



* Knowledge of current legislation of machinery standards



Experience working within APQP, IAFT framework desirable