ROLE - Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION - Cardiff
TERM - PERM
SALARY - £35,000 - £45,000pa
I am currently working with a Global Pharmaceutical company who are on the lookout for a Manufacturing Engineer. As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be charged with the implementation and promotion of lean and continuous improvement activities throughout the company.
Responsibilities
- Designing, developing, and maintaining automated and standalone manufacturing processes, equipment, jigs, fixtures, and more to meet project requirements and safety standards.
- Supporting and enhancing continuous improvement initiatives for existing processes to boost efficiency and productivity.
- Compiling and assisting in the creation of essential documentation, including risk assessments and production work instructions, to ensure safe working practices.
- Keeping comprehensive records of all documentation, such as drawings, sketches, calculations, and records, to maintain a complete history of process and product evolution.
- Overseeing or assisting with process modifications and tooling changeovers.
- Performing repair and modification work on site facilities and equipment, including electrical wiring and service installation tasks.
- Completing all assigned development and maintenance tasks appropriately and providing feedback to the computerized management system (Pirana).
Skills
- Qualified in installing single and three-phase electrical circuits.
- 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Qualification (preferred but not essential).
- Design-level experience with PLCs and/or control system programming, especially Siemens S7 and UR 6-axis robots.
- Experience with process systems such as bowl feeders, walking beams, and pick-and-place mechanisms.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding engineering drawings and schematic diagrams.
- Experience with pneumatics in equipment construction and maintenance.
- Ability to operate workshop equipment, including lathes and milling machines.
- Knowledge of legislative requirements related to the Machinery Directive and equipment building.
- Familiarity with 5S, lean manufacturing, and health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) practices.
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.
Kind regards,
Joel