Process Engineer

Steris plc.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

STERIS plc is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Leicester-based operations. You will support continuous improvement, improve line efficiency, reduce costs, and drive quality through data-driven root-cause analysis.

The role requires hands-on project leadership, stakeholder management, and strong communication skills to deliver multiple improvement projects and ensure Lean objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Process Improvement projects.
• Experience managing projects with stakeholders.
• Full clean UK Driving Licence.
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Sage or Microsoft 365.
• Ability to create process flows and standard work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities to improve yield, reduce waste and costs.
• Collects data to support improvements through time observations and analysis.
• Leads troubleshooting projects to resolve operational issues.
• Prepare and support individuals through change to drive success.
• Manages project risks and issues to minimise impact on delivery.
• Demonstrates justification and benefits to leadership.
• Ensures consistency of results by monitoring post-launch performance.
• Coordinates with departments to standardize and update procedures.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Change Management

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft 365

Sage

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Process Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join the business at a skilled professional level.

What's involved

This role is key to the improvement of production processes. Reporting to the Operations Project Manager, you will be responsible for supporting Operations with continuous improvement initiatives, improving line efficiency, cost savings, quality control, and identifying areas for improvement using statistics and root cause analysis

Duties

• Identifies and addresses opportunities to improve yield, reduce waste and costs, and enhance delivery
• Collects data to support suggested improvements through time observations, Gemba Walks and report analysis
• Leads troubleshooting projects to resolve complex operational issues
• Prepare and support individuals throughout change to drive success
• Manages project risks and issues effectively to minimise the impact on project success
• Improves processes based on the data and evidence collected and demonstrates the justification and benefits to the management team
• Ensures consistency of results by monitoring performance post-launch
• Effectively manages numerous improvement projects simultaneously
• Ensures timely and complete project delivery, including handover to appropriate teams
• Demonstrates strong and positive leadership when managing organizational changes
• Coordinates with departments to standardize and update procedures, ensuring compliance with the company's Quality Management System
• Facilitates and potentially leads capital expenditure projects
• Supports and manages established lean objectives and lean activities/events as necessary to support business goals
• Ensures that all company policies and procedures (Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, Environmental, Disciplinary, etc.) are adhered to at all times

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working within a manufacturing environment (preferably Lean Manufacturing)
• A minimum of 2 years' experience of working within a Process Improvement role (Projects, Process Engineer)
• Experience of managing projects, including stakeholder management
• Full clean UK Driving Licence
• To be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience of using a ERP system (e.g. Oracle, Microsoft 365, Sage)
• Experience creating process flows and standard work
• Be able to effectively negotiate, influence and collaborate at all levels through both excellent verbal and written communication

Desirable

• Desirable - Working experience of Six Sigma and Lean
• Desirable - Previous experience of using Oracle ERP system
• Desirable - Project Management Qualification

Skills

• Must be a team player and ability to work independently with minimal supervision (self-starter)
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong collaboration skills
• Must be motivated and driven
• Must have a desire and ability to learn new systems and equipment to expand system and business knowledge
• Must be an effective decision maker and demonstrate good judgment to resolve problems
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Must demonstrate strong leadership, planning, change management and organisational skills
• Must be able to effectively summarise and present technical information to a variety of audiences
• Have confidence to challenge the current situation/process
• Must have interpersonal skills and be comfortable working with different stakeholders.

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

About you

Do you want to spend your working time making a difference in the world around you? Are you passionate about supporting the medical and pharmaceutical industries? Do you care about keeping patients and people safe? If so, then a career with Steris could be a great fit for you.

About Us

At STERIS we are the technological leader in design, production, and supply of sterilization equipment and monitoring systems., STERIS plc provides employment and advancement opportunities without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/belief, sex (gender), sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic as defined by UK employment law. The Company bases all employment decisions on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities with the intention that the best candidate is selected for each position.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit .

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.