Process /chemical Engineer - Swanwick, United Kingdom - Baseline Recruit Ltd

Baseline Recruit Ltd

Verified Company

Swanwick, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Evaluate data and monitor site processes and systems, identify deviations from procedures and specifications and initiate corrective actions, or improvements, as necessary.
Ensure good manufacturing practice (GMP) is employed; critical processes validated for compliance and consistency to specification, manufacturing changes evaluated, monitored and controlled.
Establish process variability, statistical process control (SPC), of key processes and variables including the review and identification of issues and improvements.
Organise and manage the calibration of key production equipment and scanners in conjunction with Maintenance Manager and external contractors.

Process Improvement:

Facilitate and support Production and Quality problem solving using root cause analysis (RCA) tools and techniques.
Initiate and stimulate production process improvements, utilise continuous and lean improvement tools and techniques, design of experiments (DoE), analyse and test production / process adjustments.
Work with Production, Engineering, Quality and Development Managers to set priorities, optimise formulations and efficiencies and support technical and aesthetic product developments.

Process Documentation:

Ensure technical specifications and supporting documents are up to date and representative of actual processes to ensure compliance with internal and external audits and accreditation bodies.
Update, maintenance and change control of Production and Process (PEC) documents on site database.

Health, Safety and Environment:

Work within company Safety, Quality and Environmental policies and 18001, 9001 and 14001 standards.
Support the internal risk assessment process and advise on hazard and risk within area of knowledge and expertise.

Budgets / Expenditure:

Support consumables budget expenditure including raising purchase orders, evaluating alternatives and implementing any cost saving opportunities with suppliers.
Support Engineering & Project teams on new capital equipment investment including process specification, supplier selection and SAT & FAT testing to ensure processes are capable and optimised.

People:

Train and support production Team Leaders, Operators and other colleagues to improve technical knowledge and competency.
Controlling and authorising procedures, systems and equipment in relation to knowledge and expertise
Assisting with various strategic projects when required

In order to considered for this role, you will have:

5 years+ experience in a continuous process, high value add environment with complex recipes from a rolled products sector (film/ paper/ têxtile) or a relevant manufacturing sector (food/ pharma/ plastics).
An apprenticeship with experience in a related field; Chemistry, Engineer or Process plus a

- relevant qualification (minimum HND or equivalent).

Ability to build trust through rapport and establish credibility at all levels through the business.
Data collection and real time data monitoring including an understanding of SPC tools and analysis.
Live within commutable distance of Alfreton/Ripley area.
Can work autonomously; has the tenacity to learn and develop understanding on bespoke processes.
Strong PC and analytical skills (e.g. MS Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Maths, Word, SPC, DoE, Minitab).
Ability to plan, organise and undertake process trials including recording findings and presenting results.
Able to use, control and analyse SCADA and industrial automation and control systems (i.e. HMI's).
Ability to prioritise and work to plans and deadlines inc. creating and monitoring project plans.

What's in it for you?
Excellent working environment

Competitive salary of up to £50,000pa

37 hour working week-Monday-Friday

Bonus

7.5 % contributory pension scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement