Mechanical Process Engineer

Mechanical Process Engineer

Who we are:At Mergon we mould ideas for a sustainable future. We work with leading brands like Tesla BMW Xerox and Abbott to design manufacture and deliver sustainable products for the vehicles and equipment of the future.

We care deeply about our colleagues customers and our community and we have a curiosity that constantly pushes us to innovate and are competent capable and we invest in our people and in our processes to ensure we continue to grow and do our best work every day.

The Role: Mechanical Process Engineer

Hours of Work: 08:15 17:00 Monday to Friday with one early finish (13:00) early finish day tbc

The Role/Key Responsibilities:

As a Mechanical Process Engineer you will be responsible for the mechanical maintenance of all machines ensuring efficient operations of cycle weight and quality of products. You will optimise mechanical processes and systems to improve efficiency quality and cost-effectiveness across manufacturing operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Maintenance and rectification of engineering faults to maximise availability of machines and keep them in good working condition
• Analyse existing mechanical processes and identify areas for improvement looking to optimise throughput and reduce waste
• Develop automation programmes implement new automated products and carry out routine maintenance of robots tool attachments and systems
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to integrate new processes and technologies into production systems
• Assist the tool change fitters with achieving tool change target times and ensuring all tools and ancillary equipment are ready for operation
• Set up machines when tool changes are complete
  
  

To be successful in this role you will likely have:

• HNC Qualified with a minimum of 3 years post-apprenticeship experience
• Excellent fault-finding skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise based on operational needs
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (ideally with plastic processing knowledge)
• Experience of automation technologies would be beneficial

KPIs/Success within the first year:

• Increase the production efficiency and up-time of machines
• Monitor machine downtime trends and resolve recurring issues
• Contribute to the reduction in process waste
• Make and implement recommendations for process improvements
  
  

Benefits:

• Salary up to 48000 per annum dependant on experience
• Option to join the Private healthcare scheme
• Full Christmas and New Year shut down
• Free on-site car park
• Canteen facilities including hot drinks
• Employee Assistance Programme (Wellbeing platform)
• Company Wellbeing & Events programme (such as summer BBQs free annual health checks pie days and much more)
• Career growth; Learning & Development opportunities

The document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.

Dont meet every single requirement
We know that some people are less likely to apply if they dont meet all the above.

Were committed to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workspace. If you are passionate about this role and believe you can bring value to our team wed love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Please apply with your CV via the advertising platform. For further information please contact:

Equality and Diversity:

Mergon is committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment and to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race colour nationality religion or belief sex sexual orientation marital status age ethnic and national origin disability or gender reassignment.

Safer Recruitment

Mergon is committed to promotion welfare of young people and vulnerable successful applicant will be required to provide proof of rights to work in the UK.

Required Experience:

Manager