Production Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Hugh Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing seeks a Production Engineer to optimize processes and enhance efficiency. The role involves collaboration with production staff, troubleshooting technical issues, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and strong problem-solving skills. The company offers growth opportunities, enhanced holiday entitlement, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement of 28 days

Boosted pension scheme

Free Canteen

Health Cash Plan

Long service awards

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Familiarity with chemical principles and process design is crucial.
• Technical expertise to address challenges specific to chemical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations Leader to define maintenance priorities.
• Provide troubleshooting support for software and technical issues.
• Deploy Lean Six Sigma tools for quality improvement.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

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Maintenance Priorities: Collaborate with the Operations Leader to define weekly maintenance priorities, minimizing impact on product commitments.

OEE Optimization: Identify and address OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) losses, implementing real-time tools and improvement plans to enhance site capacity.

Technical Troubleshooting: Provide day-to-day troubleshooting support, focusing on software and technical/quality issues. Initiate MOC (Management of Change) and RCA (Root Cause Analysis) as needed.

Quality Improvement: Deploy Lean Six Sigma tools, including RFT (Right First Time), Control Charts, Cpk, and Ppk, to stabilize processes and ensure quality control.

Daily Activities: Assist with daily activities such as MOC, RCA, HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study), SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) review, and strategic projects.

Collaboration: Work closely with production staff, including operatives and technicians, to maintain efficient assembly, manufacturing, and packaging systems.

What do you bring?

Preferably, candidates for the Production Engineer role within chemical manufacturing should hold a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. This educational foundation equips them with essential knowledge related to chemical processes, safety protocols, and material properties. A degree in this field provides a solid base for understanding the intricacies of production processes and optimizing them effectively.

As a Production Engineer, familiarity with chemical principles and process design is crucial. Chemical engineers possess the technical expertise needed to address challenges specific to chemical manufacturing. They can analyse production data, identify bottlenecks, and propose solutions to enhance efficiency and quality.

Working in chemical manufacturing involves handling hazardous materials. A background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering ensures that candidates are well-versed in safety regulations, risk assessment, and compliance standards. This knowledge is essential for maintaining a safe work environment and preventing accidents.

Production Engineers often encounter technical issues or process inefficiencies. With their problem-solving skills, they can troubleshoot problems, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions. Whether it's software-related issues or quality concerns, their ability to think critically is invaluable.

In chemical manufacturing, teamwork is essential. Production Engineers collaborate closely with operators, technicians, and other team members. Effective communication skills are necessary for conveying technical information, coordinating efforts, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What’s in it for you?

Growth and development opportunities across our global organisation

Enhanced holiday entitlement of 28 days per year (plus bank holidays)

A boosted pension scheme – we’ll match 1.25% to every 1% you pay (up to 8%)

Free Canteen

Health Cash Plan

Long service awards

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

A friendly and supportive team where you’re encouraged to be yourself and come as you are!

If you want to be a part of a thriving, supportive environment and are inspired by the prospect of being a part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. All employment decisions are decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.