Process Engineer

Avature; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging is seeking a Process Engineer based in East Kilbride. The role focuses on improving production efficiency through automation and requires a solid engineering background, alongside relevant experience in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be technically adept, fluent in Mandarin, and proficient in problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Mandarin / Chinese languages.
• Experience in quality/technical functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel within the region and globally.

Responsibilities

• Be the region specialist for automation improvements.
• Support new equipment installation and troubleshooting.
• Enhance quality performance with automation solutions.

Skills

Problem solving techniques

Strong computer literacy

Excellent communication

Education

BEng or BSc Engineering degree in electronics, control systems, robotics or automation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Job Title:

Process Engineer

Job Family:

Technical

Reports to:

Technical Operations Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of this role is to ensure the region meets its desired efficiency levels in respect to customer and business expectations. The role will focus on improving automation within the region, with the intention of improving production efficiency, consistency and quality. The role will be heavily involved with new product development (design for manufacture) as well as supporting new equipment implementation and existing equipment troubleshooting. The Process Engineer will be comfortable and proficient in discussing technical areas with production, design and engineering colleagues.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Be the region (Scotland + Northern England) specialist for automation improvements
• Support new equipment installation with translation support as required (Mandarin to English)
• Support existing machinery troubleshooting with translation support as required (Mandarin to English)
• Work with technical and design teams to implement products compatible with automation.
• Enhance quality performance with automation linked technical solutions
• Work with production department to improve production line efficiencies
• Proactively identify and implement automation improvements to products and processes
• Configure first run line set up and develop work instructions to hand over to production for long term use
• Conduct training of automation and processes to production and engineering team
• Troubleshoot problems linked to automation and support investigations.
• Support NPI trials and development. Verify that product is compatible with the line and optimise set up to ensure right first time delivery.
• Conduct all operations in a safe and ethical manner.

QUALIFICATONS:

Educational and professional:

• The role would suit a technically minded graduate who holds a real interest in control systems and automation, with a BEng or BSc Engineering degree relating to electronics, control systems, robotics or automation.
• Likewise, a candidate with proven expertise in these areas will be considered.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Fluent in English and Mandarin / Chinese languages
• Demonstrable experience of exposure to Quality/Technical functions, ideally in a dynamic, fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience of working within either the premium drinks or the paper, print and packaging industries is highly advantageous
• Problem solving techniques
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Excel and other MS office applications
• Excellent communication, briefing and presentation skills
• Full driving license and ability to travel both within the region (production sites based in East Kilbride, Hamilton, Newcastle and Whitehaven), as well as global travel required from time to time
• Methodical and analytical with strong numerical appraisal skills
• Willing to challenge norms, whilst demonstrating high levels of tenacity, positivity and calmness when facing resistance

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.