Plastics Process Engineer

Plastics Process Engineer

Location: 16 Bulge Road, Devens MA

Benefits: Enhanced Carer/Paternity Leave, Additional Holiday, EAP and more

Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/

Group: https://www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com/

We're currently seeking a Plastics Process Engineer to join us. You'll join a dynamic team of engineers, salespeople, marketers, administrators, designers, assemblers, chemists, web developers, accountants, analysts, programmers and many more.

Globally we are united by our shared values that drive our culture. We want to be an employer where you make our difference.

At Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, you face different challenges every single day. You are empowered to dream bigger and work smarter. You have time to live your life outside of your job.

We offer a full induction with training and ongoing support for all our systems and products. Along with this you'll gain access to SSE academy where you can upskill and develop at your own pace.

Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is an SSE PLC Group company (https://www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com/). SSE (London Stock Exchange - FTSE 50) is a manufacturer of engineered solutions, employing 8500 people across 130+ operating units globally. We offer a range of fluid handling solutions across the biotech and industrial markets.

This role will focus on:

As the successful candidate, being a Plastics Process Engineer means you will work collaboratively across production and other business units, acting as a key driver in the effectiveness and efficiency in the development of our company's manufactured products. This is a rare opportunity to be working within a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, so it's important that you aim to ensure that we are health and safety complaint and are working to produce exceptional quality products. You will achieve this by maintaining high performing assembly lines and executing in operational and line clearance functions, as well as leading and coaching your developing team to thrive in this new environment.

As an integral part of our success, you will initially be focused on:

The primary responsibility for the Process Engineer is to improve manufacturing yields, cycle time, material utilization and uptime through identification of opportunities on projects with root cause elimination

Solve problems and improve process using a structured and methodical approach and appropriate application of statistics

Provide day-to-day support for the manufacturing process including resolving process upsets, process changes, training, etc.

Lead projects involved in process and product optimization, cost reduction, or maintenance of business activities

Trouble shoot and support long term solutions with process and equipment issues, identify root cause and implement corrective and preventive actions

Use engineering principles, data analysis and problem-solving tools such as DMAIC, PDCA, and FMEA to solve problems

What you'll be doing

You will Ensure product meets or exceeds quality specifications

You will Develop, write, execute, analyze and document experimental plans and interpret and document results: plan, communicate and implement changes driven by results.

You will support new product or processes development activities

You will collaborate and support other areas of the business as required.

You will assist in the achievement of manufacturing KPI targets.

Assist and lead in the identification and resolution of product quality issues

Maintain and develop process documentation

Ensure best practices are evaluated, communicated and implemented in the areas of process control and discipline, experiment planning and statistical analysis and corrective actions

Communicate and document project progress and status and put sustaining process controls and tracking in place to ensure permanent correction

Ensure all equipment has a TPM plan that is strictly adhered to

Implement where appropriate SPC controls to ensure final product remains in customer specifications.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Knowledge of BS EN ISO 13485 and cGMP standards.

Awareness of BS EN ISO 14644 clean room requirements.

Previous experience with AutoCad, Minitab, Creo.

Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Be organized, methodical, resilient and approachable with strong communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaborate with global colleagues.

Proficiency in MS Office.

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of Change control and SPC's.

Be delivery focused with strong attention to detail and an ability to work under pressure.

Can effectively and appropriately challenge others.

Can use personal initiative to work collaboratively as one team with a "can do" approach.

Have strong commercial awareness with an appreciation of operational functions.

Closing date: June 28, 2024

As a growing and ambitious organization with a presence in over 60 global locations and across multiple markets, we can offer you the working environment and support needed to be successful. We are committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

About Watson-Marlow

Every day, we help companies across the globe to be more efficient and sustainable. Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is the world leader in niche peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies.

Comprising ten established brands, each with their area of expertise, but together offering our customers unrivalled solutions for their pumping and fluid transfer applications. Together with our colleagues across Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, we are proud to be a FTSE 50 company.