Description:
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to provide engineering expertise and assist with the development and deployment of the Asset Management Strategy. This will include implementing systems and procedures to facilitate its execution.
About the role
The Mechanical Engineer will provide technical support to the Maintenance and Production teams, including coaching Maintenance Technicians and Apprentices as required.
You will be required to identify, design and implement improvements within maintenance and operations, including commissioning processes and minor projects, to ensure they meet SHE, Quality Availability and cost targets.
As part of the role you will lead root cause analysis of equipment failures utilising Maintenance Investigation Reports (MIR) to identify root cause and implement mitigation measures to prevent reoccurrence.
Your experience
Our ideal candidate will have proven technical knowledge of mechanical equipment specific to a production plant focused on rotating equipment such as pumps and centrifuges along with knowledge of core fluid mechanics including the design and operation of pumped systems.
You will have a working knowledge of the implementation and operation of systems to comply with legal duties such as PSSR, PUWER & LOLER.
We are looking for someone with strong communication skills with experience of technical report writing. A high level of attention to detail as well as a working knowledge of Continuous Improvement Techniques such as Six Sigma and Lean are essential for this role.
To be successful in this role you will be a self-motivator, with the ability to manage time and workload against conflicting priorities. You will be degree qualified in an engineering discipline, with chartered member of professional body.
About Victrex
Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.
With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders.
Vision and culture
At Victrex we have a clear purpose: to bring transformational and sustainable solutions which address world material challenges every day.
This underpins our core values; passion, innovation and performance which are at the heart of our business.
Our culture is shaped by how we work together, driving for results with a focus on customers, continuous improvement and doing the right thing. Our values, passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of our business and we value and recognise how every employee plays an important role in enabling us to deliver our growth strategy.
Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities. In 2022 we were proud to be named as a European Climate Leader by the Financial Times, as well as receiving prestigious accreditation recognition, including EcoVadis Gold rating, inclusion in the Apple clean energy supplier programme and maintaining a long-standing recognition by FTSE Russell in their Green Revenues index, for how our products can support CO 2 reduction.
We are supportive of flexible working at Victrex - so please do talk to us about this.
Job Ref: ME
Start Date: 22/06/2023
Hours: Full Time
Location: Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, United Kingdom
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