Job title: Product Engineering and Industrialisation Lead

Location: Teesside London or Manchester - UK

World-changing careers enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Product Engineering and Industrialisation Lead youll contribute to JMs mission as a world leader in sustainable technology transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner brighter future.

The role:

As a Product Engineering and Industrialisation Lead you will help drive our goals by:

• Lead sustainable packaging and product design from concept through prototype development testing and refinement ensuring alignment with customer needs regulatory requirements manufacturing capabilities and functional specifications in collaboration with cross-functional teams and partners.
• Oversee the transition of designs into full-scale production working closely with equipment manufacturers suppliers and production teams to integrate new designs into production lines develop and optimise line setup procedures and troubleshoot technical issues during scale-up.
• Manage and optimise production automation and loading systems including automated packaging robotics hydraulic systems and PLCs ensuring efficiency safety reliability energy performance regulatory compliance (including PUWER) and effective technology transfer to technical service teams.
• Drive quality continuous improvement and project delivery by ensuring adherence to quality safety and environmental standards; leading root cause analysis and improvement initiatives; coordinating suppliers and internal stakeholders; and managing multiple projects to deliver on time on budget and to specification.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Degree or HND in mechanical engineering (or equivalent) with experience in packaging engineering production or related manufacturing environments; strong understanding of mechanical design standards metal materials packaging design principles production processes and experience specifying and designing equipment for chemical process plants.
• Proven experience delivering multidiscipline projects from concept to production including prototype development and testing transition into production equipment subcontractor management automation of packaging processes PLC-controlled systems and refurbishment maintenance and optimisation of hydraulic loading devices.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication metallurgy and metal forming processes (e.g. stamping drawing welding) with experience working to PUWER and other regulatory standards performing risk assessments and ensuring compliance with safety quality and regulatory requirements; professional body membership desirable.
• Excellent personal and professional skills including clear written and verbal communication strong interpersonal and influencing ability effective collaboration problem-solving and troubleshooting skills ability to prioritise multiple demands ownership and independent delivery of work teamwork capability and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Even if you only match some of the skills wed love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair competitive and aligned to individual roles experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable offer life medical and other benefits that support our employees financial and physical wellbeing such as:

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements please contact We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks early application is advised.

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