Senior Production Engineer

Perrigo; Braunton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellness company located in Braunton is seeking a Production Engineer. The role involves providing engineering support to ensure machinery is performing at industry standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have an Engineering Apprenticeship, relevant qualifications, and experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Family support benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years post qualification experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Good knowledge of engineering related safety legislation.
• Experience with maintenance philosophies like PPM and TPM.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support services to Manufacturing and Packing departments.
• Ensure production machinery is fit for purpose and performing at required standards.
• Initiate and drive continuous improvement efforts in assigned process areas.

Skills

Ability to handle work-related pressure

Positive and flexible attitude

Continuous improvement/lean manufacturing experience

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ II in Mechanical Engineering

NVQ III Supervision

Job description

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At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill, Compeed, Solpadeine, NiQuitin, ACO, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

In this role, you will provide engineering support services to Manufacturing and Packing departments through effective execution of engineering improvements and by providing technical resource.

You will ensure that production machinery is fit for purpose and performing at the required standard to deliver the production plan.

Another aspect of the role will be to initiate and drive continuous improvement efforts in assigned process areas.

Scope of the Role

• You will be responsible for the development and implementation of engineering improvements and functions as a production engineer by providing work direction to teams and allied support groups while interfacing with multiple departments, consultants, and contractors.
• Perform engineering activities in support of design and construction of engineering solutions and performs complex engineering tasks in the development and implementation of equipment installations, process improvement, facility, utility, and maintenance.
• Liaise with external departments to understand customer requirements and establish priorities. Provides communication with and feedback to external departments.
• Organise and generates relevant data and prepares improvement plan scopes, cost estimates, economic justifications as required, to obtain management approval. Develops and recommends equipment purchases or modifications to improve plant productivity.
• You will also undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time in order to support the Perrigo business.

Experience Required

• Ability to handle any work-related pressure situations whilst remaining calm and approachable.
• Able to interpret business priorities and translate into priorities for self & others.
• Positive and flexible attitude towards own department and customers.
• Aptitude to accept change culture.
• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship plus 2 years post qualification experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• NVQ II in Mechanical Engineering (preferably with Electrical Module).
• Good working knowledge of engineering related safety legislation i.e. PUWER.
• Experience / knowledge of maintenance philosophies such as PPM, TPM.
• Continuous improvement/lean manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP practices relating to Engineering.
• NVQ III Supervision.

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo