At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative projects to improve processes and drive cost reductions in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading medical device company committed to innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values creativity and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification and experience in high-volume manufacturing preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 66025 £ per year.
Job Description
Reporting to the Project Engineering Leader (as designated) the Project Engineer’s primary function is to implement cost reduction and continuous process improvements activities, also to maximise capacity constraint programs for future business growth.
Must be able to effectively plan / track and manage the actions of multi-disciplined teams and external vendors to deliver projects within the time frame identified by the annual budget process.
Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate project schedules and capital appropriation requests for all projects.
- Liaise with the quality, regulatory, facilities, production and marketing departments to obtain their input and / or support to ensure projects are successfully initiated and validated within time frame and budget.
- Plan, design and specify improvements to existing processes to improve productivity, quality, safety and efficiency.
Innovate, design and specify new processes to meet manufacturing requirements, manage the selection of vendors, placement of orders and track building progress through to factory acceptance trials.
- Prepare plant layout in response to changing manufacturing needs for both present and future requirements.
- Prepare / manage manufacturing and validation document amendments in relation to process change and the introduction of new equipment.
- Coordinate the failure mode effect analysis process in order to carry out risk analysis of process changes. Provide operational and technical training as necessary.
- Utilise Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC) and carry out statistical data analysis to effectively scope and manage improvement activities.
- Liaise with other BD Plants to exchange and share process knowledge that may potentially provide cost reductions and efficiency improvements. Keep abreast of latest technology.
- Ensure projects are compliant with Health and Safety legislation, environmental legislation, legislation appropriate to the medical device industry in both Europe and USA, and division / plant procedures.
- To coach and give direction to engineering associates under their control with regard to specific tasks and projects.
- Carry out other duties as deemed appropriate by the Engineering Leader.
Qualifications
- A qualification in an engineering discipline (HND or Degree preferred), with a minimum of HNC or equivalent.
- Proven experience working in a high-performing high-volume manufacturing environment, ideally within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or a similarly regulated industry, or demonstrated success within BD.
- A track record of successfully contributing to or leading projects, with strong project management capability.
- Comfortable working with a range of PC-based systems and tools to support engineering and operational activities.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to apply technical knowledge to solve problems and drive continuous improvement.
- Equal Opportunity Statement
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
- Location
- GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate, GB-SHF-37.5 (United Kingdom)
- Salary Range
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