Production Process Engineer

Production Process Engineer

Our client, a successful and dynamic pharmaceutical manufacturing company, is currently seeking a Production Process Engineer to join their site in Great Yarmouth. This is a full‑time, permanent position, working on a day shift.

• Minimum level 4 qualification in a technical or engineering discipline.
• Proven track record of successfully leading machine design or machine improvement projects, preferably within a production environment. Background in FMCG or pharmaceutical manufacturing with exposure to packaging and production equipment is advantageous.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office suite with strong IT skills. Experience with CAD software is desirable.
• Self‑starter with a proactive, can‑do attitude and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively train colleagues.
• Strong commitment to working safely and maintaining controlled, methodical work practices.

• Identify and manage projects related to production engineering equipment that will enhance operational performance.
• Conduct studies to understand and optimise process efficiency, cycle times, bottlenecks, and equipment maintenance, with the goal of improving OEE.
• Work in a clean manufacturing environment where the highest quality standards are observed, as part of the Engineering team to improve processes, procedures and efficiency.
• Liaise with equipment and material suppliers to develop existing equipment to support operational excellence objectives.
• Prepare robust financial justifications for proposed improvements and changes.
• Undertake equipment modifications where necessary and carry out testing to verify that desired outcomes have been achieved.
• Support new product introductions by providing informed input about production equipment and component design.
• Conduct line trials to support NPI projects and other product change initiatives.
• Proactively contribute to component and product improvement initiatives that drive operational efficiency and quality.
• Support engineering change controls, non‑conformance investigations, CAPAs and documentation updates.
• Assist the Production Engineering Team in resolving issues affecting equipment efficiency.
• Support the Production Engineering Team in enhancing overall effectiveness through refined processes, documentation, tooling, housekeeping and training.
• Support the project handover process for capital projects to ensure a smooth transition to the engineering team.

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually with an annual bonus payable in May depending on company performance.
• Holiday: 25 days less 4 to cover Christmas closure plus bank holidays.
• Pension: 5% matched salary exchange, increasing to 6% after 5 years’ service.
• Life Assurance: 4 times basic salary.
• AXA PPP private health offered after a qualifying period.
• Free lunch offered daily, plus tea / coffee etc.
• Free onsite parking.

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.