Production Engineer

On-site in Havant·Added today (last checked 11 Nov)

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Havant

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

Nice to have

You will have awareness of the BS EN ISO 14644 clean room requirements, BS EN ISO 9001 and cGMP standards.
Knowledge of GMP and validation activities.
Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent.
Experience with ERP/MES systems and production data analysis tools.

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 inclusive and 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.

The role

Job description

Job Title: Production Engineer
Location: BioPure - UK - Havant
Location Type: On-Site
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.

Role Summary

The Production Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient and compliant production in line with BS EN ISO 14644, BS EN ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Environmental Standards. This role focuses on process optimization, continuous improvement, quality enhancement, capacity planning, equipment performance, and the successful sustainment of new products and processes within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role will oversee the efficient manufacturing of company products, supporting the teams to meet the requirements of the manufacturing plan daily.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture.
Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and cleanroom requirements where applicable.
Support risk assessments, process FMEAs, and change control activities.
Ensure adherence to company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Manufacturing Support
Provide day-to-day engineering support to production operations.
Investigate and resolve process, equipment, and quality issues.
Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).
Support escalation activities to minimise production downtime.

Continuous Improvement
Lead Lean and Six Sigma improvement activities.
Drive OEE, yield, labour efficiency, and waste reduction initiatives.
Facilitate Kaizen events and process improvement workshops.
Develop and implement standard work and visual management systems.

Process Development & Validation
Develop and improve manufacturing processes.
Generate and maintain manufacturing documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and process specifications.
Analyse production data and identify opportunities for improvement.

New Product Introduction (NPI)
Strong collaboration and partnership with Manufacturing Engineering.
Full alignment with all change control procedures.
Facilitation of transfer of new products into manufacturing.
Assess manufacturing readiness and capacity requirements.
Develop production methods, tooling, fixtures, and process controls.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Design, and Operations teams during implementation.

Equipment & Technology
Support procurement, installation, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment.
Work closely with Maintenance and Technical teams to improve equipment reliability.
Liaise and support all Manufacturing Engineering automation opportunities to increase productivity and quality. Drive proposals forward after stakeholder review and alignment.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Degree or HNC/HND in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience in a manufacturing environment in a similar role.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Data analysis and process improvement experience.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.