Steriliser Process Engineer

TQR; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join their Sterilisation Engineering Team in Plymouth. This exciting role involves reviewing designs and implementing improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency. You will play a key part in new equipment design, technical support, and maintenance of sterilisation processes. The company offers a fantastic career path and benefits package, including private medical insurance and a matched pension scheme. If you are ready to take on new challenges in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Benefits

Matched Contribution Pension Scheme

Share Save Scheme

Subsidised Canteen

Free Car Parking

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Engineering required, with significant process engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience in fault rectification and project management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure steriliser and autoclave equipment are maintained safely and efficiently.
• Minimise downtime and respond to emergencies to maintain operations.

Skills

Process Engineering

Fault Rectification

Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Process Innovation

Education

Degree in Engineering

HNC in Engineering

Tools

Steriliser Equipment

Autoclaves

Job description

Experienced Process Engineer required to join the Sterilisation Engineering Team of a global manufacturer at their Plymouth site. Reporting to the Warehouse & Sterilisation Leader, the successful candidate will be part of the sterilisation team, taking responsibility for reviewing plans, designs and improvements for new projects and processes to improve productivity, efficiency and plant facilities. You will be involved in all new equipment design activities and acceptance of new projects, and will recommend and carry out modifications to equipment. You will provide technical facility support in the installation, modification, repair and preventative maintenance of the steriliser and autoclaves.

If you have a growth mind-set coupled with a willingness to expand your skills / experience and would like to work for a company that will offer you a career path & fantastic benefits package then look no further!

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all steriliser and autoclave equipment and services are operated and maintained safely in compliance with appropriate technical guidelines.
• Keep abreast of all Health and Safety legislation and perform work accordingly to ensure compliance. Report safety hazards to Warehouse & Sterilisation leader. Serves as a Radiological Protection Supervisor (RPS) for the two irradiators.
• Minimise downtime caused through failure plant and equipment. Respond to call-outs and take emergency action to ensure minimal interruption.
• Keep Leader informed of all activities, responsible for equipment/plant performance and reporting the status maintains records and suggesting improvements to processes and equipment.
• Prepare accurate project schedules and cost estimates for all projects associated with manufacturing improvements.
• Ensure that any statutory legislation and/or quality system requirements are adhered to with regard to process changes and process initiation.
• Coordinate activities derived from equipment/plant measures to address performance issues.
• Actively pursue cost reduction opportunities to meet annual plant budget requirements.

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Candidate Attributes Required:

• A degree or HNC in an Engineering discipline for example Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering etc.
• Significant Process Engineering experience gained from a high volume manufacturing environment.
• ‘Hands-on’ experience in fault rectification, design of modifications, process innovation and project management.
• Experience in the promotion and application of all relevant planned maintenance, Quality Control, Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and requirements.
• Proven ability to accept and promote change.
• Demonstrated ability to lead personnel and control budgets.

Beneficial Qualification:

• CMI or ILM Management qualification or equivalent would be advantageous.

Benefits on Offer:

• Life assurance and Critical illness cover.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Reward & Recognition scheme linked to Health & safety and Continuous Improvement.
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting the physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme.
• Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary.
• Share save scheme – matched up to £150 per month.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Free car parking.

To apply for this position candidates must have the immediate right to work in the UK.

If you have the Engineering experience and qualifications listed above and are currently looking for a new challenge, then please submit an up to date CV by using the ‘apply’ button below.

For an informal chat, please phone [phone] and ask for Samantha Luxton. Many thanks for your interest.