Process Engineer

We are recruiting for a Process Engineer at Rayner to be part of a technical support team that provides engineering solutions for Product life cycle from New Product Introduction, Equipment and Process installation and validation through to Process Improvement and cost savings.

This is an excellent opportunity to use your professional technical expertise to evaluate new and existing processes and configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices to drive optimisation of the existing manufacturing environment.

You will work across departments (including Production, QA/Validation and R&D) to investigate and deliver the next generation of innovative and creative manufacturing solutions to support new product development and business growth.

Please note that this role is 100% on-site at our flagship HQ in Worthing.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems
• Utilise Root Cause Analysis methods to problem solve process issues and increase equipment reliability, process capability and product quality
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes by gathering observations from operators, liaising with equipment vendors, and applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials
• Use this evaluation to implement projects designed to improve production rates and capacities, efficiencies, yields, costs and product quality
• Where necessary, organise and perform process validation to appropriate regulatory standards for the Medical Device Industry
• Work closely with R&D and QA/Validation departments to support the development, validation and transfer of new products into manufacturing, as well as developing the next generation of processing equipment using innovative technologies
• Always ensure maintenance of regulatory compliance
• Maintain a high standard of professional and technical knowledge by attending educational training/workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies

Competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving skills, creative thinker
• Confident communicator
• Adept at building strong working relationships with employees of all levels
• Strong planning and organising skills, good time management and strong attention to detail
• Analytical approach
• Passionate about continuous improvement, including Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

What Experience & Skills You Will Need:

Essential

• Educated to Degree level in Engineering, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences or a related field.
• Proven experience in a process engineering or manufacturing engineering role, ideally within a regulated industry (Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Aerospace, etc.)
• Practical working knowledge of New Product Introduction / Lean manufacturing and / or process automation
• Strong knowledge of process validation (FRA, IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Knowledge of new equipment development and implementation (URS, FDS, FAT, RTM)
• Hands-on experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMEA, and Lean / Six Sigma methodologies

Desirable

• Currently working in healthcare/pharma/medical devices industry
• Working in GMP environment
• A working awareness of medical device regulations and the medical device directive (ISO13485, FDA QSR 21, CFR 820 etc.)
• Using 3D CAD software
• Minitab experience
• Lean/ Six Sigma qualified
• Experience generating and maintaining PFMEAs

What We Can Offer You:

• On-site Restaurant for affordable, convenient meals
• Private Healthcare (access to remote GP & Counselling) for peace of mind
• Monthly Massages to relax and recharge
• On-site Parking for convenience and cost efficiency
• Annual Wellbeing Reimbursement of up to £300 to care for your mind and body
• Pension Plan to secure your future
• Cycle-to-work Scheme to stay active and eco-friendly
• Enhanced Parental Pay to support new families
• Referral Bonus to benefit from recommending talent