Job Title: Associate Engineer (Cardrew)
Location: Watson Marlow - Cardrew Industrial Estate,Redruth, Cornwall
Location Type: On-Site,
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of SpiraxGroup, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Groupwith expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermalsolutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.
When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouragingteam, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoinggrowth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit ourwebsite to learn more.
Key Responsibilities
Become a key player inour Fluid Path NPI team as an Associate Engineer and help us drive forward ourambitious goals. The core function of Watson-Marlow’s NPI teams is to delivernew products to market. Fluid Path NPIalso acts as a custodian of design intent for existing Fluid Path products andmust authorize any changes to product or manufacturing processes.
Watson-Marlow’s FluidPath products cover all market sectors, including life sciences and processindustries. The objective is toregularly deliver new products that maintain the vitality of our product lines,support existing customers, and stimulate new business. This role is most closely associated withAflex Hose, although at times the role may cover other Fluid Path brands i.e. Watson-MarlowTubing and BioPure Components.
As an AssociateEngineer you will be at the start of your career. Your role will involve working closely with SeniorEngineers and Scientists to support a range of Fluid Path projects, assistingwith documentation, scheduling and reporting. You will learn to use projecttools, software, internal processes, industry standards and gain experiencedelivering new products within Watson Marlow.
Key Accountabilities
* Assist with the delivery of technical projects that will deliver new products to market.
* Help with documentation, scheduling and reporting (working within ISO9001).
* You will be competent in CAD and be able to draw and modify 3D models.
* You will learn to create and update engineering drawings following Engineering Change Orders and will integrate engineering information within Watson Marlow’s AX and Windchill systems.
* You will be able to analyse product requirements to specify prototypes and detail any product testing required to verify designs.
* Engage with existing manufacturing processes to oversee the manufacture of prototypes and subsequent production parts. Where manufacturing process development is needed you will form part of the development team.
* You will build prototype hose assemblies for testing as required. Training will be provided to use machinery and equipment safely.
* You will conduct the testing of materials, hose assemblies and other relevant attributes. Training will be provided to use machinery and equipment as required.
* Review test data and report findings to the wider team.
* You will be capable of concept generation and be able to present to stakeholders.
* You will be able to evaluate and critique ideas and make suggestions for improvements.
* Contribute to risk management of projects and processes through Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) and process FMEA’s (PFMEAs).
* You will be aware of emerging markets and technologies and suggest how they could be implemented internally.
* Engage with the Watson Marlow’s Health and Safety protocols and systems to ensure safe work at all times.
Skills/Experience
* You will have a basic knowledge of engineering, particularly in terms of new product development. This will have been gained from appropriate training, qualifications and/or relevant experience.
* You must be able to prioritise work to deliver on time and to budget.
* Competent in at least one CAD programme.
* You are thorough and meticulous, to ensure that processes are followed correctly.
* You should be able to work independently and as part of a team.
* You can communicate effectively and be willing to ask questions to develop your knowledge.
* You will need to positively engage with environment, health and safety “EHS” requirements and initiatives.
* You are motivated and eager to learn.
At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package,including:
* A competitive salary
* Flexible working arrangements
* A generous holiday allowance
* Three days’ paid volunteering leave
* Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan
Everyone is Included at Spirax Group
We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.
We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.
We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include
* Gender-neutral parental leave
* 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
* Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
* Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more
Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.
We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusiveand diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
Company Overview
At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications.
Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!
Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.
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