Kirsty's Harrogate, England, United Kingdom
Multi-Skilled Engineer
Kirsty's Harrogate, England, United Kingdom
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Harrogate HG3 - On-site role
A great opportunity has come up for a multi skilled engineer with a bias towards mechanical, to join a small but ever growing business. In joining you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing equipment to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality food production. The role requires working closely with production teams, quality assurance, and R&D departments to troubleshoot issues, improve plant performance whilst complying with health and safety regulations and food safety standards. The person will also be partly responsible for site services with the support of external contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process Optimization & Improvement:
* Analyse and evaluate existing production processes to identify areas for improvement in terms of efficiency, yield, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
* Ensure that machinery and equipment are operating at peak performance.
* Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve equipment or process failures quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime.
* Implement automation and technological advancements where possible to optimize production lines and reduce manual intervention.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements across production lines, including packaging and distribution areas.
* Ensure that all PPMs are adhered to on a weekly/monthly basis.
* Production Planning & Support:
* Collaborate with production planners and supervisors to ensure smooth daily operations and adherence to production schedules.
* Work closely with the Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) teams to stay on top of Fabrication audits
* Ensure the production environment and equipment comply with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
* New Product & Process Introduction:
* Support the Research & Development (R&D) team in the transition from pilot trials to full-scale production.
* Ensure new processes or equipment are effectively integrated into existing production lines with minimal disruption.
* Conduct trials and validation tests to verify the feasibility and efficiency of new processes or products.
* Work cross-functionally with production, quality, and R&D teams to drive continuous improvement projects.
* Collaborate with external suppliers, contractors, and service providers for equipment procurement, installation, and maintenance.
* Provide technical training and support to production staff to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
* Proven experience (typically 2-5 years) in production engineering, preferably in the food manufacturing or processing industry.
* Strong understanding of food production processes, equipment, and food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC).
* Proficiency in using engineering software for process modeling and equipment design (e.g., CAD, CAM).
* Solid knowledge of Autoclave/Retort and Sealing Heads will be an big advantage.
* Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a hands-on approach to resolving production issues.
* Excellent project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and present technical information effectively.
Shift Hours Monday to Friday 5 x 8h
* Salary - £40k to £50k
* Location - HG32SG
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Food Production
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