Job Title: Reliability Improvement & Projects Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Job Details: Monday to Friday, Days Based, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Greater Manchester area– good motorway access
The Client: Global category manufacturing leader in FMCG and Health
Job Reward: £45,000 – 52,000 plus 10% Bonus, Awesome Package
You will Support the engineering team and factory manufacturing on Capital Projects, Engineering Asset Improvement and the Maintenance Reliability Plan.
Job Responsibilities - Reliability Improvement & Projects Engineer
Management of engineering projects related to the site plan – CAPEX support
Delivery of the Engineering Reliability Maintenance plan
Reviewing Maintenance effectiveness and machine performance to develop engineering KPIs and continuous improvement
Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.
Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the engineering project
Technical engineering support for repairing, troubleshooting and modifying equipment
Reviewing Maintenance effectiveness and machine history to develop engineering reports, KPIs and continuous improvement opportunities.
Preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets; and selecting equipment, staff, and external contractors
Manage the design, acquisition, installation and commission of mechanical/electrical equipment, systems, and parts to support manufacturing.
Perform process transfers from Engineering to Manufacturing including processes and equipment training
Manage outside vendor’s, equipment proposals, URS development, machine and equipment installation, qualification and sustaining support of equipment and processes.
Writing and reviewing operating procedures to assist production
Writing and reviewing Design to challenge functionality of automated equipment
Drive a Continuous Improvement culture with pace and impact on sustainable profitable growth through the application of Lean
Develop standardized approach to identify opportunities
Lead change towards engineering operational excellence and support continual improvements of systems, processes, and products
Assess the effectiveness of engineering activities on site using specific analytical tools (eg. Kaizen, Six Sigma, DMAIC etc.)
Perform Engineering studies for equipment, process, and product performance testing
Manage Engineering aspects for qualifying and changes in raw materials, vendors and perform investigations for non-conformances
Support for new equipment and process validations
Qualifications & Experience - Reliability Improvement & Projects Engineer
Engineering Degree or HNC/ NVQ level 3 or equivalent in an engineering discipline
Ability to read and interpret Engineering manuals and Drawings
Excellent PC, Data Analysis and Communication skills
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six-Sigma Certification ideal but not essential
Project management certification would be awesome
Proven experience in regulated time sensitive manufacturing environment
Project Engineering experience
Able to apply Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies
Proven experience of leading CI maintenance and change within a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods or fast paced manufacturing environment
Ideally an HNC/ Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or related subject
Lean tools and techniques training
Project management tools
What’s on Offer - Reliability Improvement & Projects Engineer
A Highly Competitive salary
Chance to join a dedicated, long serving team on a mission to achieve world class engineering standards
Company bonus scheme – 10% realistic
Health care plan
Retailer Discounts
Amazing perks and discounts
Awesome Pension scheme
33 days holiday
life assurance
Bike scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity
Long Service Awards
A chance to be part of a globally recognized leader, world class!
Work at a best in class, award-winning site
Automated facility
An entrepreneurial work environment that encourages innovation and personal growth
For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to
Candidates who are currently a continuous improvement engineer, Project Engineer, Projects improvemen engineer, Reliability Engineer, CI facilitator engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, Operational Excellence Engineer, Plant continuous improvement Engineer, Asset Care Engineer, TPM Engineer, may be suitable for this position.
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