Engineering & Improvements Project Engineer - Orbia Building & Infrastructure Wavin

Polluxa, Inc.; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Polluxa, Inc. is seeking a highly capable engineer to manage maintenance and engineering projects at the Doncaster site, prioritising safety-first execution and tight cost/time controls. The role supports Operations and site facilities, with responsibility for leading CI initiatives.

You will build strong relationships with on-site stakeholders, develop business cases for capital investment, maintain CAD drawings, and oversee CCTV systems while pursuing new technologies for plant improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified engineer with experience in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of injection moulding, extrusion and automated assembly systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects with safety, cost and timescales tightly controlled.
• Develop strong relationships with on-site stakeholders and key suppliers.
• Lead the Doncaster site in progressing towards Orbia CI framework standards.
• Maintain and manage the Doncaster site layout CAD drawings.
• Act as site point of contact for CCTV systems and safety improvements.
• Construct business cases for capital investment projects.

Skills

Engineering background

Injection moulding

Extrusion

Automated assembly

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Flexibility

Education

ONC Qualified/Apprentice Trained

HNC Desirable

Tools

CAD

CCTV systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities: MAIN PURPOSE

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 its processes in line with the Global CI framework.

2. 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. 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.