At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive continuous improvement projects and enhance manufacturing processes.
- Company: Join a leading medical device manufacturer committed to innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with travel opportunities and a focus on teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare by optimising production processes.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and experience in continuous improvement roles.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
About the role
Provide process expertise and support projects to embed continuous improvement across the organisation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform IQ, OQ, PQ validation.
- Update and maintain change control systems and associated documentation.
- Identify and deliver cost savings.
- Adhere to legal, corporate and site legislation, and procedures.
- Maintain GMP and EHS compliance.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, clearly identifying and sequencing all activities required for successful and timely project delivery.
- Seek and deliver continuous improvement opportunities across the site.
- Manage complex projects, adhering to timelines and budgets.
Skills & Experience
- Demonstrated experience in a Manufacturing CI support role.
- Understanding of risk management for medical devices.
- Expertise in problem solving centred around CAPA’s and NC’s.
- Experience within a lean manufacturing environment.
- In-depth working knowledge of all processes and equipment within the focus factory.
- Understanding of external regulations such as GAMP5, FDA & MHRA, EHS and manufacturing legislation.
- Demonstrated project and time-management skills, including a track record of creating plans and meeting deadlines.
- Proven ability to balance multiple, competing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player, proactive and flexible approach.
Qualifications / Education
- Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent problem-solving methodology.
- PC skills including SAP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and CAD.
- Training in IQ, OQ, PQ validation principles.
- Strong working knowledge of problem-solving tools.
- Kaizen lead trained.
- Prince 2 Practitioner or Project Management Professional (PMP) qualification desired.
Travel Requirements
Travel up to 15% including to other Convatec manufacturing facilities and to supplier facilities as required. Domestic or international travel may be necessary.
Working Conditions
Onsite based at Deeside or Rhymney manufacturing site. Office-based environment with time spent on the shop floor and in a clean-room environment. Flexibility to support the facility across shifts and weekends as required.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. No discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.
Continuous Improvement Process Engineer employer: ConvaTec Inc
At Convatec, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters continuous improvement and innovation. Our Deeside and Rhymney manufacturing sites provide a collaborative environment where employees can thrive, with ample opportunities for professional growth through training and development programmes. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in the medical device industry.
