Plant Improvement Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plant Improvement Engineer to enhance safety and reliability in their production processes. This role involves collaborating with production managers, analyzing operational data, and implementing best practices in engineering and safety standards. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this company offers a dynamic environment where your contributions can lead to significant improvements in plant performance. Join a team that values diversity and fosters an inclusive culture, ensuring that all employees can thrive and make a difference in tackling global challenges.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Bonus opportunities

Excellent pension contributions

25 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• BEng degree or equivalent in engineering, preferably chemical or mechanical.
• Some industry experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support development of best-practice engineering and process safety standards.
• Analyze data to pinpoint areas for engineering enhancements.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)

Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

Data analysis

Engineering standards implementation

Education

BEng degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

Engineering software packages

Job description

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Plant Improvement Engineer

Reporting to the Senior Reliability Engineer, the Plant Improvement Engineer will work as part of the maintenance department to implement and maintain engineered solutions for our production and maintenance teams, aiming to increase plant safety, availability, performance, and equipment reliability.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals, and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. With over 200 years of success, we invite you to be part of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as an admired organisation in our field. Our unique culture and people give us a competitive advantage and will ensure our continued success. Join our success story.

Your responsibilities:

1. Support the development and implementation of best-practice engineering and process safety standards across the business.
2. Collaborate with a nominated Production Manager to identify key areas for engineering and EHS improvements.
3. Analyze data from OEE, CMMS, and asset reliability programmes to pinpoint areas for engineering enhancements.
4. Utilize Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to systematically identify causes of downtime, inefficiency, and waste to improve OEE.
5. Apply Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) to identify the true root causes of system or process failures.
6. Use Management of Change (MOC) to ensure engineering modifications are safely implemented and compliant with standards and procedures.

Requirements for the role:

• BEng degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline, preferably with a chemical or mechanical focus.
• Some industry experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with computerized systems and engineering software packages.
• Knowledge of Permit to Work systems and control of works.
• Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a bonus, excellent pension contributions, and 25 days of annual leave (varies for shift roles).

At JM, we value an inclusive culture that supports everyone's full potential. We are committed to fostering an environment where all colleagues feel valued, respected, and able to thrive. Join us in tackling the world's biggest challenges through diversity and inclusion.