At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide engineering solutions to enhance manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement.
- Company: Join Smith+Nephew, a tech leader dedicated to improving lives through innovative manufacturing.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible vacation, health plans, bonuses, and discounts on fitness and transport.
- Other info: Experience a hybrid working model and hands-on training in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive community while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 2 years of relevant experience.
At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We are currently searching for a Junior Manufacturing Engineer to take responsibility for providing engineering solutions to the production and manufacturing department that support the achievement of sales and profit targets and the provision of superior service in a high quality, timely, cost-effective and resource efficient way.
Key Responsibilities:
- Keeping up to date and identifying current and future trends in manufacturing to enhance business decision making and judgement.
- Contributing to the overall department plan by identifying and utilising opportunities and suggestions for improvements and growth.
- Driving continuous manufacturing improvement by investigating process-related root causes, implementing corrective actions, and supporting the development and optimization of manufacturing processes.
- Driving cost and operational improvements by supporting waste reduction initiatives and contributing to year-on-year manufacturing cost savings.
- Resolving complex technical and material challenges by applying analytical problem-solving techniques to manufacturing and material issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related field ideally with a minimum of 2 years relevant operational engineering / continuous improvement experience.
- Advanced understanding of MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- General understanding of S&N applications including Teams and SAP.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.
Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging.
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours.
Benefits include Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.
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Junior Engineer Manufacturing employer: Smith & Nephew
At Smith+Nephew, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. As a Senior Analytical Chemist, you will not only contribute to the safety and quality of life-changing medical products but also benefit from our generous bonus schemes, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive health plans. Join us in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and you can make a meaningful impact on patients' lives worldwide.
