Improvement Engineer

2 weeks ago

Macclesfield, United Kingdom AstraZeneca Full time

Improvement Engineer

Location - Macclesfield, UK

On site - 5 days a week (Mon-Fri)


Join our dynamic team at AstraZeneca's Macclesfield site, the 2nd largest operational site within our network, as an Improvement Engineer. Our Packing Department, part of UK Operations, is responsible for formulating and packing many of AstraZeneca’s biggest brands for distribution to over 130 markets worldwide. As an Improvement Engineer, you will provide project management covering improvements, governance, CapEx/Revenue portfolio management and technical expertise to optimise assets, processes and investment priorities. 


As an Improvement Engineer, you will be a key player in driving improvement initiatives in maintenance and technology. Your role will involve assessing fit for purpose assets and equipment reliability, prioritising improvements via risk management and benefits analysis, and delivering asset improvement initiatives. You will also be responsible for leading or participating in Project Management for revenue and capital improvement projects.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- Significant & relevant delivery experience of equipment & process improvement practices within a highly regulated manufacturing environment (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)
- Relevant technical/engineering degree (or appropriate experience)
- Membership of an appropriate engineering institution (or equivalent)
- Statistical benefit needs analysis understanding (data set justification etc.)
- Technical report writing & generation
- Reactive and proactive technical support within a manufacturing environment
- Experience of working and delivering initiative and project based activity
- Influence and stakeholder management
- OEE/Pareto understanding & improvement
- Practitioner in change control implementation
- Understanding of Commissioning Qualification and Validation

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Incorporated/Chartered Engineer with an appropriate engineering institution (or equivalent)
- Project Management experience/qualification
- Experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Lean principles and 6 Sigma understanding

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth and to make people's lives better. We are part of an inclusive and giving community, supporting each other on our journeys. We are disciplined thinkers and doers, thriving in our often intense and ambiguous environment. We are leading the way in delivering Lean processes that drive greater efficiency and speed. Sustainable practices are at the heart of what we do, ensuring we manage our environmental impact across all our activities and products. We have the ambition to be a performance driven network, combining focused execution with a harmonious team-spirit.

Are you ready to make an impact on society through our sustainability goals? Join us in pioneering AstraZeneca's sustainability strategy. Be a key contributor to Zero Carbon by 2025 and carbon negative across the entire value chain by 2030. 
 

Ready to make a difference? Apply now

Date Posted

25-Apr-2024

Closing Date

09-May-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

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