Graduate Engineer (Chemical / Process Improvements)

Job Description

Scantec Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a leading FMCG packaging / recycling manufacturing business near Gainsborough. Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking a Graduate Process Improvement Engineer to join their Technical team. We're seeking a candidate from a Chemical or Mechanical Engineering background who is aspiring to become a technical expert within Process Improvements. You'll work as part of a small expert team that will heavily invest in your knowledge and expertise combined with the scope of career progression all whilst having a great work life balance. This company are making a huge positive impact and contribution on the environment and sustainability, and is both a rare and excellent opportunity for someone to join a market leader. For this role we are seeking a candidate with a BSc or MSc in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, with at least one year experience post-study. Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm About the role: Reporting to the Senior Process Improvement Engineer, your day to day will focus on driving efficient production against the specified KPI’s. This will involve a healthy balance between desk work (data analysis, root cause analysis, training, audits, writing report, SOP’s etc) and providing leadership / driving change to the operators on the line. Benefits include: 33 days annual leave £500 Probation Bonus Excellent performance bonus Clear Technical Training Routes Excellent Career Progression 4x Life Insurance Graduate Process Improvement Engineer – Summary of daily duties: Daily monitoring of process and quality data Drive TPM and NPD meeting Conduct root cause analysis using lean six sigma principles Ability to gather, analyse and interpret data Conduct trials and provide direction with meaningful data Write technical trial reports Ability to learn and optimise equipment using data Conduct mass balances and yield analysis Seek out areas for process improvement/ cost reduction Establish and present the business case of proven performance losses Conduct cost benefit analysis Provide support/leadership on site projects Provide leadership and support to team members and production teams Review, update and write technical SOP’s Implement, embed and validate new practices and process changes. Conduct /support customer complaint investigations. Cooperate and promote culture change in H&S, environment and quality areas. Required skills, knowledge & experience: We’re seeking a candidate with a BSc or MSc degree in Chemical Engineering with at least one year experience post-study, in a similar role within a production / manufacturing environment