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Process Improvement Engineer - Coventry
Lead, inspire and improve. Apply skills and learning to understand and monitor processes, with the aim to design and implement effective improvements that support departmental business plans. Have a clear understanding of the business to support the day to day running of departmental activities. Invest knowledge and understanding to the workforce, through training and regular communication. Lead and inspire the teams to instil confidence, competence and consistency.
About the role
· Project manage the design new Machinery, systems, equipment and processes for the introduction of new products or the improvement of existing ones, ensuring all documentation is relevant and up to date.
· Target inefficiencies quickly using problem solving techniques such as 5 whys, A3 and Root Cause Analysis.
· Support, cost estimate and document all engineering changes.
· Ensure non-conformances within production are identified, eliminated and controls are in place to prevent reoccurrences.
· Ensure all manufacturing processes are supported by the necessary training, documentation and Quality Controls.
· Understand the requirements of modern machinery ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice.
· Demonstrate an understanding of current environmental legislation, and future trends.
· Have the ability to clearly and efficiently communicate vital engineering updates and changes to all levels within the business.
· Carry out targeted improvement events through the use of data and Root Cause analysis.
· Review results gained from improvements to ensure objectives have been achieved.
· Prepare reports and documentation and communicate to team members, senior management team,
· Work closely with the production support teams, maintaining an advocacy of all policies and procedures underpinning the way we do business. Leading by example, you will be one of the supporting functions of all topics associated within the production support teams. Support and Lead projects, driving out waste, reducing downtime and improving OTIFEF delivery to customers.
· Work closely with the Engineering Development Manager, identifying and creating an ongoing road map for engineering to deliver on the company’s business goals.
What you will need
Required criteria
- • Advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent employment experience, with strong knowledge of mechanical and electronic fundamentals, applied to the manufacturing sector.
- • Proven work experience in process engineering or equivalent role.
- • Excellent technical skills with working knowledge of process engineering software packages
- • CNC programming experience
- • Ability to design, modify and fault find on PLC and HMI software.
- • Ability to design electrical control systems.
- • Ability to design Pneumatic control systems.
- • Ability to optimise facility layouts, production lines, machine operations and workflows
Desired criteria
- • Six Sigma Green belt (or above), Kaizen, 5S, Lean formal qualifications and training
- • Experience in ISO9001 and ISO14001
- • Experience of quality control systems.
Brett Martin
With more than sixty years of plastic manufacturing experience, servicing a diverse range of industries, our success has been built on a unique combination of great people, great products and a desire to go further on behalf of our customers around the world.
At Brett Martin, you’ll join a workplace where our teams have created a positive working and learning environment. We have career pathways for everyone, whether you’re looking for a specific office role or would like to work hands-on with products. No matter which area of the business you join, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop a rewarding career.
Brett Martin, established in 1958, is a leading independent manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland, employing around 1,000 people across its UK sites. With a head office in Mallusk, Co. Antrim, it specializes in plastic sheets, roof light systems, and plumbing and drainage products. Known for its commitment to investment in technology, sustainability, innovation, and employee development, Brett Martin is a top Northern Ireland employer. The company boasts a turnover of £195 million, 50% of export sales to over 70 countries, and 25% of its operations are sustainably powered.
Our benefits
Brett Martin offers a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits to its employees. The company is committed to safeguarding the health, safety, and wellbeing of its staff by providing life assurance, safety wear, HR support, and free car parking. In terms of pay and benefits, employees enjoy competitive salaries, profit-related pay, uniform allowance, and an employer contributory pension scheme. Brett Martin also invests in the development of its employees through access to training courses, progression opportunities, and travel experiences. The company fosters a positive working environment with charity and fun day events, team building initiatives, service-linked holidays, and suggestion scheme rewards.
Retirement plan and/or pension
Free parking
Cycle to work
Open office
Life insurance
Long service recognition
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
Annual Rise
Profit Share
Employee of the Month
Employee Recognition Scheme
Annual performance review
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Long service awards
Service recognition increases to annual leave
Staff celebration events
Process Improvement Engineer - Coventry
With more than sixty years of plastic manufacturing experience, servicing a diverse range of industries, our success has been built on a unique combination of great people, great products and a desire to go further on behalf of our customers around the world.
