Engineering & Improvements Project Engineer

Wavin Czechia, an Orbia business; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business, seeks a qualified engineer to manage maintenance and engineering projects at the Doncaster site, with a Safety First approach and CI leadership responsibilities.

You will work with operations, facilities, and external suppliers, maintain CAD drawings, oversee CCTV, and develop business cases for capital investment while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified engineer with experience in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of injection moulding, extrusion and automated assembly systems.
• Strong communication skills across multiple stakeholders.
• Flexible with organizational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering improvement and development projects with safety, cost, and timescales control.
• Build relationships with on-site stakeholders and suppliers.
• Lead Doncaster site in progressing CI framework standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, cost, and equipment efficiency.
• Support the Doncaster Engineering Manager.
• Maintain Doncaster site CAD drawings.
• Oversee CCTV system as site contact.
• Explore new technology for on-site implementation.
• Create business cases for capital investment projects.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Communication skills

Safety First

Stakeholder engagement

CAD

Education

ONC or equivalent

HNC (Desirable)

Tools

CAD software

CCTV systems

Cost analysis

Job description

About Wavin Orbia Building & Infrastructure Business

What if your work could improve how water moves, how cities adapt, and how buildings perform every day? At Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business, this is what we do. Count on a warm welcome, where purpose comes to life. Here, we take responsibility for each other and our company, stay brave in pursuing innovation, and embrace diversity in perspectives, skills and talents. We encourage our employees to develop their talents and become the best version of themselves. Working as a strong team, we grow and advance life around the world. You will join an international, professional team and benefit from a competitive compensation package.

Key Responsibilities

To manage maintenance and engineering projects as required to support business development / improvements and repair / upgrades. All projects need to be managed with a Safety First approach in line with Orbia and site processes. Good cost and time management of projects is expected. Primary focus of the role will be to support Operations. There will also be the need to support site facilities and grounds activities. The role also carries the responsibility of being the Doncaster site lead on CI activities. This involves ensuring that the site is developing it’s processes in line with the Global CI framework.

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Project management of Engineering improvement and development projects as well as new installations, ensuring safety, cost and timescales are closely controlled.
• Develop strong and productive relationships with on site stakeholders and key suppliers.
• Develop an understanding of the Orbia CI Framework and lead the site team in progressing the Doncaster site towards the expected standards.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities to improve Doncaster site performance i.e. safety, quality, cost saving, equipment efficiency etc.
• Act as a key support resource for the Doncaster Engineering Manager.
• Maintain and manage the Doncaster site layout CAD drawings.
• Act as the site point of contact and control for CCTV systems.
• Keep up to speed with new technology developments with a view to implementing them (where appropriate) on site.
• Construct Business Cases for Capital Investment projects.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have experience operating as a qualified Engineer, preferably within a manufacturing environment. The post holder will ideally have technical knowledge in injection moulding, extrusion and automated assembly systems and demonstrate excellent communication skills across all mediums with the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders. In addition to organisational and prioritization skills, a high degree of flexibility is also required to ensure business needs are met.

Education

• ONC Qualified/Apprentice Trained
• HNC Qualified (Desirable)

Language

English (UK). Fluent.

Company Information

Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business, is an innovative solutions provider for the global building and infrastructure industry. Backed by more than 70 years of product development experience, we advance life around the world by ensuring safe and efficient water supply, sanitation and hygiene, climate-resilient cities, and better building performance. Wavin has over 10,000 employees across more than 40 production sites worldwide, serving customers in over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, and Plastigama Wavin.

Equality & Diversity

Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business is committed to inclusive hiring. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, background, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic.