Job Descriptions

Purpose Statement

To engineer and implement highly capable & effective manufacturing processes to meet business goals and objectives, in conjunction with providing technical/engineering maintenance & calibration support involved in delivering equipment/fixture type solutions that result in optimum manufacturing practices.

• Responsible for Manufacturing Engineering of a given area.
• Works with Value Stream and Quality Engineering Manager to deliver business objectives – lean manufacturing metrics, VIP, cycle time, scarp as %VOP etc.
• Responsible for developing a world class-manufacturing group that is proficient in problem solving manufacturing issues using Six-Sigma tools.
• Drives IBP (Integrated Business Plan) contract deliverables by providing input on process technology selection.
• Develops and executes departmental budgets and capital spending.
• Leads or represents function in periodic business metric reviews.
• Initiates cross-functional partnerships to identify and resolve production/engineering issues.
• Prioritizes and drives execution of multiple complex department projects. Sponsors and supports Operations Value Improvement Process (VIP) or Strategic Activity Review (STAR) projects.
• Responsible for the departmental basics including budgeting, hiring, day-to-day management, project resourcing, etc.
• Establishes and supports a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC’s Quality policy, Quality System & the appropriate regulations for the area.
• Ensures employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.
• Maintain compliance metrics around adherence to preventative maintenance schedule and calibration schedule.
• Ensure relevant documentation is prepared and updated in line with all Quality and Regulatory guidelines and promotes full compliance to all GMP & E&AS requirements.
• Keep abreast of all relevant technological advancements.
• Maintain and develop the team’s technical and trouble shooting skills.
• Sustain an environment of continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with technical management in sister sites and R&D.
• Develop new equipment/processes as necessary.
• Develop and implement the appropriate maintenance procedures and protocols to ensure processes remain in control at all times.
• Oversee the specification and purchase of capital equipment ensuring balance between optimizing technological capabilities and return on investment.
• Manage the planning and execution of equipment validations per E&AS requirements.
• Providing technical leadership on maintenance and equipment issues.
• Provide effective and responsive Calibration support to Operations to meet their area’s objectives of quality, cost and output.

• Degree in software/automation/electrical engineering or related discipline and at least 3 years relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of automation systems with experience of Allen Bradley and Beckhoff PLC’s an advantage
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational skills and technical knowledge
• Works well within a team environment and on own initiative
• Ability to document own work clearly and precisely
• Excellent communication skills

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Excellent Communication Skill

Experience

• 3 years