Production Engineer

STADA Arzneimittel AG; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled Production Engineer to enhance and maintain production lines. Applicants should possess significant mechanical engineering experience and be qualified at least to Level 3 in a mechanical engineering subject. The role involves optimising production processes, maintaining equipment reliability, and improving performance. This is a full-time opportunity with a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with 6% employer contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

On-site subsidised canteen

Health benefits through Medicash Health Cash Plan

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car Scheme with free on-site EV charging

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a time-served Mechanical Engineer.
• Qualified to minimum Level 3 in a related Mechanical Engineering subject.
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Optimise production processes for maximum efficiency.
• Maintain production equipment reliability and execute maintenance programs.
• Drive performance improvements and identify inefficiencies.
• Support equipment and product introductions and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (e.g. BTEC, HNC, HND)

Job description

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.

Huddersfield | U.K. | Full-time | Permanent | Shift based; 0600-1336 / 1330-2200

Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer with a passion for problem-solving and driving efficiency? Join our team and play a key role in maintaining and optimising our liquids production lines. As a Production Engineer, you’ll tackle preventative maintenance, resolve breakdowns, and implement innovative solutions to keep our operations running smoothly. If you’re a hands-on professional Mechanical Engineer with excellent communication skills and a forward-thinking mindset, looking to move into or continue a career in the pharmaceutical sector, this is the opportunity for you!

How You Will Make an Impact

• Optimise Production Processes: Ensure quick and efficient setup, changeover, repairs, and adjustments to maximise line production machine operating time and reduce delays.
• Maintain Equipment Reliability: Develop and execute thorough maintenance programs to keep production equipment in excellent working condition and minimise unexpected breakdowns.
• Drive Performance Improvements: Identify inefficiencies, implement solutions, and lead projects to improve equipment output and eliminate recurring issues.
• Streamline Changeovers: Train teams, create detailed setting charts, and modify equipment with tools eg quick-release mechanisms to ensure faster and more reliable changeovers.
• Support Equipment and Product Introductions: Collaborate on selecting, installing, and testing new machinery, while ensuring smooth integration of new products and components into production lines.
• Ensure Compliance and Quality Standards: Maintain accurate documentation and processes that meet GMP, MHRA, and BSI requirements to uphold high-quality production standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrable experience as a time-served Mechanical Engineer
• Qualified to minimum Level 3 (e.g. BTEC, HNC, HND) in a related Mechanical Engineering subject
• Strong communication
• Problem solving attitude
• Manufacturing / production environment experience is advantageous, but not essential.

How we care for you

At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

• 💸 Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• 🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
• 🌴 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
• 🥗 On-site subsidised canteen.
• 🏥 Health benefits provided through our Medicash Health Cash Plan
• 🧠 Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• ⚡ Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.
• 👪 Enhanced Family Leave.
• 🎉 Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.