At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to solve engineering challenges and improve manufacturing processes.
- Company: Victrex, a leader in advanced materials with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a commitment to sustainability.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and experience with mechanical equipment in manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 34200 - 41800 £ per year.
About the role
Are you a talented Mechanical Engineer looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in a world-leading advanced materials business? At Victrex, we're searching for an experienced and driven Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team at Hillhouse. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex manufacturing assets, lead improvement projects, and play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety and performance of critical plant equipment. You'll work at the heart of our operations, using your technical expertise to solve engineering challenges, improve equipment reliability and support the delivery of our Asset Management Strategy.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing specialist mechanical engineering support to maintenance and production teams.
- Coaching and supporting Maintenance Technicians and Apprentices.
- Developing and implementing engineering standards and ensuring compliance across the site.
- Identifying and delivering improvements that enhance safety, reliability, quality and operational performance.
- Managing minor capital projects from concept through to installation and commissioning.
- Leading root cause investigations into equipment failures and implementing sustainable solutions.
- Supporting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Your experience
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Essential qualifications for the role are:
- A degree in an Engineering discipline. Preferably BEng or working towards Chartered Engineer status or membership of a relevant professional institution.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment within a manufacturing or process plant environment.
- Experience with rotating equipment such as pumps, centrifuges and associated systems.
- A sound understanding of piping systems, fluid mechanics and pumped systems.
- Knowledge of statutory engineering requirements including PSSR, PUWER and LOLER.
- Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Mechanical Engineer employer: Victrex
Victrex is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and technical excellence, providing a dynamic work environment at our Hillhouse manufacturing site. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead a talented team while influencing engineering strategy and driving operational improvements, all within a culture that prioritises continuous learning, collaboration, and sustainability. With a commitment to employee growth and a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, Victrex offers a rewarding career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the engineering field.
