Equipment Engineer

• Demonstrate a Safety first approach to every single aspect of the role
• Lead trouble shooting, fault finding & resolution to root cause of compounding related plant and equipment
• Lead shutdown planning and execution, inclusive of shutdown and start up activities
• To implement the engineering improvement plan for the Compounding Unit
• Heavy focus on reliability of plant and equipment, working relentlessly to ensure that plant availability & OEE metrics are continuously improved
• To deliver best in class equipment availability and reliability through reactive, preventative and predictive maintence techniques
• To plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance and repair of all facilities and equipment within the Compounding Unit
• To develop and implement Preventative Maintenance procedures & schedules that assures equipment availability and reliability and product quality in line with the Compounding Engineering Strategy and Baxter Perfect Equipment requirements
• Active member of the Perfect Equipment Steering Committee
• Provide a standardised Perfect Equipment system across the Compounding Unit in collaboration with local operational staff and the UK Engineering Manager
• To direct and co-ordinate the engineering activities associated with all Compounding plant and equipment, managing contractors, service providors, installation engineers etc.
• To coordinate and direct engineering projects associated to the Compounding Unit such that they are completed on time and within budget
• To perform administrative functions, review and write reports, and make decisions on the purchase of parts, equipment and services
• Team member and Project Manager for the delivery of the Site Project portfolio
• Identification and management of critical spares inventory for the Unit and liaise with other Compounding Units for parts sharing initiatives
• Management of external contractors in line with EHS safe systems of work
• Management of external resources from OEM’s, service providors, calibration providers, installations engineers and any other external resouse as necessitated within the Coumpounding Engineering Strategy
• Review of contratcors day sheets to enable accuracy of information, problem resolution and cost effectiveness

• Good level of experience of maintaining electrical and mechanical plant and equipment
• A Craft Apprenticeship (& HNC preferred) in Electrical, Mechanical or Instrumentation Engineering
• At least 5 years’ experience as a hands on multi-skilled engineer maintaining electrical, control, mechanical and pneumatic related plant and equipment
• Experience of installation of new plant and equipment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Responsive and flexible attitude to supporting internal and external customer requirements
• Experience of working as a support function with a high focus on reliability
• Rapid appreciation of issues, sound judgement and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines within a dedicated team
• Knowledge and experience of clean room operations and associated equipment
• Practical Problem Solving
• GMP
• Project Management
• Risk Assessment
• Failure Mode Effect Analysis
• Negotiation skills
• Budget Management
• Minimum of 3 years Experience of effective equipment maintenance and maintenance scheduling within the Pharmaceutical / Medical Device industry
• Knowledge of TPM
• Knowledge of FMEA

Ambitious, with strong emotional intelligence

• Competitive total compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• High importance placed on work life balance
• Support for Parents
• Continuing Education/ Professional Development
• Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 2 Days a Year to Volunteer