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The is primarily accountable for managing all engineering operations at our Dartford site, including maintenance, calibration, process engineering, and facilities supervision. The key aim is to maintain the facility to support all functions in a secure, compliant, and effective manner. You will be responsible for leading a team consisting of 4 skilled engineers and 2 cleaning technicians to deliver engineering services efficiently by applying lean manufacturing principles. This role is essential for fostering team development and improving performance.
A Day in the Life:
1. Ensure health & safety compliance for engineers, visitors, and contractors, including adherence to EHS systems and statutory regulations.
2. Generate risk assessments, reports, and quality documentation aligned with company policies and GMP standards.
3. Enforce permit to work processes and safe systems of work to maintain regulatory compliance.
4. Lead resource planning and prioritization to meet performance metrics and ensure safe, continuous production.
5. Own and manage planned maintenance, calibration, and service schedules to avoid manufacturing disruptions.
6. Lead capital projects with an annual budget of up to $1M.
7. Coordinate budget planning, manage cost centre budgets, and lead all aspects of service contracts, quotations, and invoices.
8. Utilise CAD to build and print innovative mechanical equipment solutions.
9. Represent the site in the global security network, ensuring compliance with CTSA requirements and BSL-3 suite operational controls.
10. Promote team progression and sustained improvement through the application of lean tools, daily management approaches, and productive performance appraisals.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
11. Mechanical Engineering Qualification (, MEng, BEng/BSc/HND/HNC)
12. Demonstrates a Safety-First attitude with a quality and customer focus
13. Strong skills in managing both mechanical and facilities operations
14. Excellent decision-making on technically sophisticated matters
15. Leads by example with a flexible approach
16. Results driven with a logical approach to problem solving and root cause analysis
17. Thrives in a multi-layered work environment, leading the Engineering team forward through continuous improvement
18. It is crucial to live within 1 hour commuting distance to the Dartford facility
Preferred Qualifications/Requirements:
19. City & Guilds/BTEC/ONC in Mechanical Engineering or Controls/Instrumentation
20. Experience in Laboratory/Pharma/Food Industry in a process or packing environment
21. Proven track record on successful timely project delivery in a controlled environment
22. Experience in CAD software and 3D printing
23. Experience from a leading role as Supervisor, Team Leader or Managerial position is preferred