Junior Production Engineer

Plymouth Permanent £37,000 - £38,000 per year
  • A modern operation that is expanding rapidly across Europe.
  • Work for a world leader in the supply and lifecycle management of Medical device

About Our Client

My client run a state-of-the-art Manufacturing 27 acre site, proud to be actively recruiting driven, passionate and team-orientated people to supplement our highly skilled team during this period of growth. You can look forward to an exciting career, phenomenal benefits package, collaborative working and opportunities to expand your skills in this fast moving, dynamic and agile business.

Job Description

  • Attend to electro-mechanical faults, diagnosing and repairing in a timely manner to keep up with production targets.
  • Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and refurbish offline machinery and ancillaries.
  • Ensures all manufacturing equipment is set up and produces product according to established Quality Control specifications and standards. Maintaining acceptable quality and waste levels.
  • Ensures that any statutory legislation and/or quality system requirements are adhered to with regard to process changes and equipment modification.
  • Continually monitors in-process quality, addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds.
  • Ensures that all existing and new equipment and processes are operated in compliance with all current Quality Control, Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
  • Works closely with Operational, Engineering and Quality Control personnel to actively pursue and promote continuous improvement; SSU, 5S, CIAS, Near Miss, etc.
  • Ensure all equipment is maintained as assigned, and in accordance with requirements detailed on the appropriate schedule/plan or work instruction. Ensuring the minimisation of downtime within planned costs for repair and spares
  • To support engineering in the installation and validation of new equipment and technology and ensure a smooth and acceptable transfer to production.
  • Become actively involved and contribute to regular team meetings and participate in project teams as required.
  • Ensures accurate and timely entry of data on to SAP.
  • Operational responsibilities include covering breaks, operating production machinery, assembling product, performing quality checks and pallet release duties.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have a qualification in either electrical or mechanical engineering such as C&G, HND or a time served apprenticeship or equivalent experience. You will have a good engineering aptitude and have a keen eye for creative engineering solutions. Excellent communication skills, I.T. literate, process driven and methodical in your approach is crucial. You will be organised and self-motivated with a safety awareness of electrical, compressed air and pressurised systems ideally with experience in a high volume, highly automated manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer

  • Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary
  • Life assurance and critical illness cover
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Share save scheme - matched up to £150/month
  • Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
  • Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
  • Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Free car parking
  • 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)
Contact
George Burdett
Quote job ref
JN-102023-6209949
Phone number
+44 292 064 2033

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Production, Manufacturing
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Plymouth
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Burdett
Consultant phone
+44 292 064 2033
Job reference
JN-102023-6209949