Company Description
Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection's threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.
Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.
Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.
This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.
Job Description
We are looking for a Chemistry Specialist Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team. In this role, you will apply scientific and technical expertise to improve manufacturing processes, support the production of our detection products, and assist in the transfer of new products into manufacturing.
You'll be central to maintaining the performance of our chemicals, explosives, and narcotics detection technologies through hands-on investigations, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor and improve manufacturing process performance for detection products.
* Provide scientific guidance and technical input to the production team.
* Plan and execute experiments, investigations, and root-cause analyses.
* Analyse and interpret performance data; generate technical reports.
* Support New Product Development (NPD) to ensure successful handover to production.
* Contribute to lifecycle support of detection products.
* Collaborate with internal teams (Production, Quality, R&D, Engineering) to solve technical challenges.
* Provide up-to-date technical advice to Manufacturing, Programme Managers, and Product Managers.
* Support field trials and off-site testing when required.
* Work autonomously and manage own priorities effectively.
Qualifications
About You
* A degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry, Analytical Science, etc.).
* Proven experience in an applied scientific, manufacturing or engineering environment, Ion spectroscopy preferred,
* Excellent data analysis and experimental design skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Highly self-motivated and proactive, with good time management skills.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
* PhD in a relevant scientific field.
* Knowledge of ion mobility spectrometry and ion chemistry.
* Experience with analytical instrument design.
* Understanding of cross-disciplinary engineering (Mechanical, Software, Electronics).
Skills and Competencies
* Ability to manage multiple projects and investigations simultaneously.
* Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
* Capable of working independently while contributing to a team environment.
* Able to communicate complex technical findings to diverse audiences.
* Comfortable working in a manufacturing or production environment with hands-on tasks.
* Sound understanding of relevant technical standards, principles, and techniques.
Additional Information
Join us and we'll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.
Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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