Manufacturing Process Engineer

Hengoed, Caerphilly, United Kingdom

Job Description

Salary is up to 40,000 per annum (depending on level of qualifications and experience), plus benefits.
Are you passionate about process development, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing? We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Process Engineer with a mechanical/electronics background, to join our instrument manufacturing division, based at our site outside of Cardiff.
As Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of production processes for our product range of high-performance laboratory instruments. Your expertise will drive efficiency, safety, and quality across our manufacturing facility.
Responsibilities will include:

  • Develop and manage new and existing production cells, equipment, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
  • Implement and support process regimes for all products, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement effective preventative actions.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate process documentation, operating instructions, and relevant SOPs.
  • Collaborate with global departments and participate in product development and new product introduction (NPI).
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts, including Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacture, and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Oversee new and existing processes, ensuring optimal productivity.
  • Introduce process improvements, equipment enhancements, and quality initiatives.
  • Provide training to production staff to enhance efficiency and maintain quality standards.
The ideal candidate for this role possesses a combination of technical expertise and relevant experience:
  • Formal qualification in an Engineering related discipline: (e.g. Mechanical/ Electronics/Manufacturing).
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is essential.
  • Exposure to a variety of manufacturing methods, ideally including small batch assembly of precision electronic instruments.
  • Proficiency in process engineering principles, including process design, optimisation, and control.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Critical and logical thinking skills and problem-solving skills.
If you are passionate about process improvement and driving excellence, we encourage you to apply.
The successful candidate must have, and be able to demonstrate, permission to work in the UK.
Biotage is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
Benefits:
  • Yearly bonus
  • Bereavement leave
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Flexitime
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount
Biotage is the Global Go-To Separations Company, supporting customers from drug discovery and development through to diagnostics and analytical testing with intelligent and sustainable workflow solutions. Our expertise and top-tier separation solutions play a key role in streamlining our customers' workflows and improving their outcomes. Headquartered in Sweden, Biotage operates globally with 700 employees, serving over 80 countries. Our company is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm (BIOT).

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3290275
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £40000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Hengoed, Caerphilly, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned