Improvement engineer

At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting‑edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!

As Improvement Engineer for a production area, you won’t just maintain equipment — you’ll lead the charge in making it better. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll be the go‑to authority for your area, driving performance, reliability, and innovation across both GMP and non‑GMP assets.

We’re looking for someone who’s not satisfied with quick fixes. You’ll ask why a failure occurred, dig deep into root causes, and implement solutions that prevent recurrence. Your mindset should be one of continuous improvement, always seeking smarter, safer, and more efficient ways to work.

This is a leadership role without direct reports — ideal for someone who leads by example, takes full ownership and accountability, and collaborates cross‑functionally to deliver results. You’ll influence others, guide technical direction, and champion best practices in maintenance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical leadership of your designated area(s), ensuring equipment performance and driving improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance & Reliability, Operations and Quality teams to guide the efforts of assigned technical resources as needed.
• Lead comprehensive root cause analyses and implement robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Design, execute, and continuously improve maintenance programs and SOPs to maximize equipment uptime and efficiency.
• Apply reliability‑centred maintenance, predictive tools, and condition monitoring to optimize asset performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with service providers, including regular supplier performance reviews.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Proven experience in a similar engineering role within manufacturing — pharma, FMCG or food sectors preferred, with experience determining route cause to complex manufacturing problems
• Proven record of delivering improvements in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Experience in utilising various continuous improvement tools and methodologies
• Completed engineering apprenticeship with further education (HNC/HND or higher preferred).
• A proactive, action‑oriented mindset with the ability to influence, challenge, and lead
• Curious – enjoys finding the why and ensuring prevention for the future