Integration Engineer (12 month Contract)

Randstad CPE; Totnes; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Manufacturing Integration Engineer for a critical 12-month project in Plymouth. This hands-on contracting role involves validating and starting up new equipment, ensuring performance targets are met. The ideal candidate should have a strong engineering background, extensive experience with FAT/SAT protocols, and the ability to manage schedules and resources effectively. Competitive rate offered, and immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background in manufacturing, specifically focusing on integration and NPI.
• Extensive experience with FAT/SAT protocols, equipment validation, and process optimisation.
• Ability to hit the ground running and manage integration schedules effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of test plans to verify functionality and equipment reliability.
• Own the integration of new equipment into the existing manufacturing process.
• Coordinate the handover to Operations, Maintenance, and Quality departments.

Skills

Strong engineering background in manufacturing

Experience with FAT/SAT protocols

Equipment validation

Process optimization

Strong communication skills

Job description

Manufacturing Integration Engineer

Location: Plymouth

Rate: £28 - £37 per hour (Inside IR35 status to be discussed)

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

The Project

We are currently seeking experienced Manufacturing Integration Engineers for a critical 12-month project in Plymouth.

This is a hands‑on contracting role designed to drive the validation and vertical start‑up of new equipment. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between installation and full‑scale production, ensuring that new CapEx integrations hit performance targets immediately.

Key Deliverables

Validation, Testing & Installation

• Lead the development of test plans to verify functionality, process windows, and equipment reliability (FAT, SAT, Validation, and Commissioning).
• Represent the engineering team at Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Prepare detailed installation plans and ensure full validation of equipment.
• Ensure all equipment conforms to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, international regulations, and company policies (Lock-out Tag-out, controls, guarding).

Integration & Start‑Up

• Own the integration of new equipment validation and vertical start‑up into the existing manufacturing process.
• Manage the ramp‑up phase, providing technical assistance to maintain long‑term capability, meet OEE targets, and drive Continuous Improvement (CI).
• Minimise disruption to ongoing operations during equipment or software integration, addressing roadblocks rapidly.
• Analyze and resolve gaps between anticipated and actual performance of new CapEx integration.

Process Optimization & Reliability

• Develop "center lining" of equipment to optimise performance.
• Coordinate existing tools and resources to support equipment maintenance programmes and ensure reliability/up‑time.
• Diagnose and resolve integration issues, collaborating with engineering teams and vendors to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

Collaboration & Handover

• Coordinate the handover to Operations, Maintenance, and Quality departments to ensure smooth production ramp‑up.
• Lead equipment documentation creation, data compilation, and handover (architecture diagrams, specifications, test reports).
• Ensure training plans and competence assessments are completed for site staff on new equipment.
• Facilitate alignment meetings with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure specifications are met.

Required Skills & Experience

• Background: Strong engineering background in manufacturing, specifically focusing on integration and NPI.
• Technical: Extensive experience with FAT/SAT protocols, equipment validation, and process optimisation.
• Project Mindset: Ability to hit the ground running and manage integration schedules, resources, and timelines effectively.
• Communication: Strong ability to coordinate between vendors, engineering teams, and operational staff.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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