Job Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Manager to spearhead diverse projects and drive process improvements across our facility. This critical role plays a vital part in the Engineering Group, overseeing strategic initiatives and ensuring seamless operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare technical project proposals, including feasibility assessments and budget submissions, for inclusion in site capital plans.
* Manage project implementation, achieving goals on time and within budget, leading multi-disciplinary teams and providing clear reporting.
* Manage external engineering consultancy and contracting firms through all phases of large capital project delivery.
* Drive technology transfer projects from other sites within the organization.
* Lead cross-functional process improvement teams focused on enhancing manufacturing performance in areas such as quality, productivity, and cost optimization.
* Support R&D, process development, and scale-up activities as required.
* Provide prompt and effective process support for operations, technical teams, and engineering departments to resolve issues and complete tasks.
* Collaborate with operations, technical, and engineering teams to identify future process enhancement opportunities and develop capital investment plans with sound business justifications.
* Oversee Management of Change (MOC) activities, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards for safety, quality, and engineering.
* Interact with scientific/regulatory personnel from government agencies as required.
Requirements:
* Degree in Mechanical, Process or Chemical Engineering is essential.
* At least 10 years' experience in a high-tech, large volume, manufacturing environment.
* Ability to lead capital and/or high-profile projects that involve cross-functional teams and manage large budgets.
* Demonstrated ability to manage design and construction management contracts in the process industry.
* Ability to use engineering principles to troubleshoot existing area/plant layouts and design, plant equipment, control systems, and installation/maintenance issues in an efficient and effective manner.
* Experience and knowledge of the design and development of integrated automation systems.
* Knowledge of industry standard installation methods for electrical power.
* Knowledge of project management principles and the ability to apply techniques and tools to develop/plan manage or execute projects or workplans to ensure successful completion.
* Experience of Capital Projects (specification, design, installation, commissioning, cost control, purchasing, contract, planning & scheduling, risk analysis & avoidance etc).
* Be fully familiar with all regulatory and Best Practice with respect to Construction, Design & Management, Atex Regulations, Safety, Pressure Regulations, Permit Procedures, Building Regulations, HAZOP, COMAH, Seveso, Electrical Regulations, etc.
* Experience of Change Management in relation to delivering Process Safety.
* Good knowledge of Process Control and Automation of PLC, Device Net, Control Net, Ethernet and related equipment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent planning, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with ability to manage and prioritise multiple conflicting demands.