Zenith People are working with our client who are recruiting for a Machinery Engineer on a permanent basis.
Working as part of a Project team, who ensure the smooth running of a Manufacturing Plant, you will be responsible for process and plant equipment, whilst providing support to several different departments.
Responsibilities:
* Represent the engineering department in all equipment aspects
* Support the plant development, working within a multi-disciplined team
* Ensure all site machinery is safe and legally compliant from design to integration and implementation, attending design reviews and working with equipment suppliers.
* The successful candidates will have a broad-based experience in manufacturing and be able to demonstrate proven skills in the application of equipment engineering.
Areas covered
* Set & Measure facility performance
* Agree equipment strategies to ensure equipment OEE is achieved and improved while life cycles are managed and maximized.
* Provide technical support for maintenance to ensure equipment is kept in first class condition
* Knowledge of the latest machine and equipment standards is essential
* Ability to form a refurbishment strategy
* Planning, Schedule Control & Project Management is required
* Procurement of production equipment & processes
* Must always be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain a safe working environment
Experience and Qualifications Required:
Skills:
* Good inter-communication & report writing skills
* Computer literate, MS project, Excel etc.
* Able to demonstrate a positive and logical attitude
* Good negotiation skills
* Planning, Schedule Control & Project Management
* The capacity to quickly learn and absorb new technologies
Education
* Technical Degree / Certificate or equivalent in an electrical discipline
Additional:
* Strong communication skills and a confident manner – able to do presentations etc..
* Demonstrate management of contractors, and interfacing with potential equipment suppliers.
* The ability to travel domestically and internationally as and when required.
* The desire for personal future growth
Specific Technical Skills:
* Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background
* Knowledge of the latest machinery standards
* Some PLC and systems knowledge is desirable but not essential (Siemens / Mitsubishi etc.)
* Experience in complex technical manufacturing processes and/or special purpose assembly machines would be a distinct advantage.
* Knowledge of current legislation of machinery standards
Experience working within APQP, IAFT framework desirable