Continuous improvements project engineer - united kingdom, northampton, northamptonshire

continuous improvements project engineer

our client is europe's leading corrugated packaging company and one of the leading paper-based packaging companies in the world - an industry leader with 46,000 employees globally, 350 production sites around the world, with locations in 23 countries in europe and 13 countries in the americas.

people are at the heart of this organisation and they are constantly working towards creating a fully inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds are free to be themselves and succeed. diversity makes sense for them, for their customers and for their future. they value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and welcome applications from all sections of their communities.

this company is

a disability confident employer and guarantee an interview to candidates who meet their essential criteria.open to considering flexible working, such as part-time hours, hybrid working and other flexible options.happy to offer a wide range of family friendly policies including emergency time off for dependants and to provide generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave provisions for their valued colleagues.

they are currently recruiting for a continuous improvements project engineer at their northampton site.

the ci project engineer is accountable to the engineering manager for all matters of compliance and therefore ensuring that all services for plant, equipment and the overall site is kept in a safe and operational condition with minimum downtime. to coordinate both day to day activities and project activities and ensure they are carried out by staff or contractors. evaluate and recommend training for their longer term development. to analyse and gather data to provide evidence to support capital projects and further investment if required. complete capital project proposals and submit to the engineering manager and operations director and manage any major capital investment projects with the identified team.

main duties and responsibilities

provide support to the pm mechanical teams where necessary whilst ensuring, main duties and responsibilities are not compromised.support engineering manager / operations director through assisting with planning of major projects and keeping up with training / compliance.be available wherever possible for out of hours call outs.advise the business on the current status (serviceability or unserviceability) of the status of machines and systems and services.lead fault and hazard analysis tasks using proven techniques (5 why’s / 8d) to establish root cause in order to determine/recommend resolution – seek advice from oem’s / company personnel as appropriate.identify and find solutions to operational issues caused by machine limitations.ensure compliance with all h&s, environmental and quality procedures ensuring that any anomalies are reported through the engineering manager immediately.implementation of purchase requisitions in line with the companies scheduled maintenance and projects; ensuring that budgetary constraints are not compromised and impact on cash-flow is minimised.support engineering manager with identifying training and development requirements of existing or new machinery.strive to ensure all engineering department kpi’s are met at all times.

key skills

excellent communication skills with peers and management.organisation skills including prioritising & planningproblem solving and risk identificationgood numeracy skillsconfidence in using microsoft applications (i.e. excel, outlook) & sapmust be able to engage and influence the engineering and production teams effectively and efficiently to deliver on key tasks.good knowledge of sap applicationsgood machine knowledge and applicationsix sigma qualification project management

person specification

practical and knowledgeable in mechanical and electrical plc maintenance engineeringability to read and understand engineering drawingstarget drivenwillingness to learninterpersonal skillsteamwork focusedinquisitive and analyticaladaptable and flexible

£48,000.00 to £52,000.00 dependant on experience.

the role will be established on a full time, permanent basis.

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