Jobs in Thurton

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Production Process Engineer to work on a full-time permanent basis in Great Yarmouth.

Role Summary:

Working in a clean manufacturing environment where the highest quality standards are observed, you will work as part of the Engineering team to improve processes, procedures, and efficiency of the team.

Main Responsibilities:

* Identify and manage projects related to production engineering equipment that will enhance operational performance.

* Conduct studies to understand and optimize process efficiency, cycle times, bottlenecks, and equipment maintenance, with the goal of improving OEE.

* 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.

* 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.

Experience and Qualifications:

* 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.

Working Hours and Benefits:

* This will be a full-time permanent position, working days.

* Competitive salary, salary reviewed annually with an annual bonus payable in May depending on Company performance

* Holiday is 25 days less 4 to cover Christmas closure plus bank holidays

* Pension offered at 5%, increasing to 6% after 5 years’ service, this is offered on a matched / salary exchange basis.

* Life Assurance, payable at 4 times basic salary

* AXA PPP private health offered after a qualifying period.

* Free lunch offered daily, plus tea / coffee etc

* Free onsite parking