At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and qualify new manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Company: Join Glascoed, a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative products.
- Benefits: Work within a multi-disciplined team and engage with cutting-edge technologies.
- Other info: Position based in Monkswood, focusing on robust and cost-effective solutions.
- Why this job: Be the first point of contact for process queries and lead project activities.
- Qualifications: Minimum HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Chemical or equivalent required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
A challenging opportunity has arisen at Glascoed for a Process Engineer working within a multi-disciplined team involved in the design, manufacture and support of new products. The role is responsible for the development of manufacturing processes from concept through to commissioning and qualification. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a proven capability in developing manufacturing processes including system integration. The successful applicant will be the first point of contact for process queries within the team.
Typical duties include (but are not limited to):
- Develop new manufacturing processes, in line with Engineering Plans and budgets. Technical solutions and processes must be robust, timely, cost‑effective and meet customer expectations.
- Ensure that manufacturing processes comply with industry standard controls that ensure long‑term process stability, including Lean Principles, Process Control Plans, PFMEAs, and awareness of Programmable Logic Controls and Visual Management Systems on automated process lines.
- Specify and qualify new equipment, often working with suppliers to meet tight deadlines.
- Ensure all process equipment meets regulatory and safety standards.
- Coordinate development activities to establish supporting data that ensures manufacturing processes are based on a sound understanding of the materials being processed and the technology adopted for the plant and equipment.
- Coordinate and manage a project data file capturing process and design information to include trials data, process definition (including drawings and specifications), certification and safety data. This data is to be controlled through the company’s Product Lifecycle Management system.
- Work with other engineering personnel and other functions to develop a network of capable suppliers to satisfy the business needs.
- Lead and support project activities, to include process reviews, capability studies, and Safe System of Work.
- Present to line management and other stakeholders (verbal and written) on topics relating to process status within development or production, e.g. KPIs.
- Keep informed of general manufacturing technologies and assist in the development of future technology plans to support the company objectives.
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum HNC / HND Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or equivalent.
- A good understanding of project/risk management and the ability to use associated tools and techniques.
- Awareness of automated controls on process lines.
Process Engineer - Chemical in Monkswood employer: Morson Edge
Glascoed offers a dynamic work environment in Monkswood, focusing on innovative product development. Employees benefit from engaging in multi-disciplinary projects and have access to advanced manufacturing technologies. The team is dedicated to maintaining high safety and regulatory standards.
