Responsibilities
- design new systems, equipment and processes for the introduction of new products or the improvement of existing ones
- work with other engineers, such as chemical, mechanical and electrical engineers, to ensure all product and system requirements are taken into account from the initial product conception to the finished result
- examine, tender for and install new equipment, making sure you get the highest quality at the best price
- liaise with suppliers and customers
- plan and organise maintenance of equipment
- identify faults, investigate production problems and repair equipment quickly and efficiently
- improve current operations wherever possible
- supervise junior engineers and sub-contractors and ensure effective communication in order to avoid errors
- organise plant start-up and shut-down schedules to ensure minimum loss of production time and profits
- keep statistical and financial records and work with finance professionals to manage budgets
- liaise with research and development staff to ensure the company is at the forefront of ground-breaking research
- keep up to date with current and developing trends in the manufacturing industry, at a national and international level.
- degree in engineering
- •knowledge of a range of engineering functions and procedure
- interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
- team working and people management skills
- the ability to work well under pressure and take on new challenges
- organisation and time management skills
- project management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines
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