Cad Cam Engineer jobs at West Pharma in United Kingdom

• Support the HR Manager UK and the business as appropriate with the implementation of ‘global’ / ‘regional’ and key ‘local’ HR projects and initiatives and strategies across both sites.
• Support the HR Manager with delivering on HR and Site KPI’s
• Lead on the recruitment and selection for all positions, across both sites (Support with interviews, ensuring managers are clear with aptitude tests, complete offers etc.) promoting the business as an employee of choice
• Assist with employee on-boarding, ensuring robust plans are in place for all new hires.
• Take responsibility for the short term absence management process, ensure timely meetings and make referrals to Occupational Health
• Implementation of HR policies and practices whilst identifying, managing and mitigating people risks from both an employment law and engagement perspective
• Take responsibility for providing advice and guidance relating to disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Working with the senior leadership team to ensure clear people outcomes that add value and deliver to business objectives
• Working with Senior Managers to plan, advise and support implementation of change projects as appropriate
• Supporting senior leaders and managers in succession planning, ensuring effective deployment of people and skills needed for the future
• Have a full understanding of the WEST payroll system/s and provide cover for payroll in the absence of the HR & Payroll Specialist.
• Understanding of the work of business areas, contributing to business objectives with professional and business credibility
• Drive continual improvement with forward thinking HR practices and initiatives to underpin a strong HR strategy that aligns to West’s core values
• Support with the sourcing and implementation of compensation incentives
• Liaising with key stakeholders across the business in the coordination of learning initiatives.
• Act as a support for the Apprentices and their Mentor and point of contact for the college
• Maintenance and continuous improvement of the HR software systems to include liaison with the relevant software suppliers and corporate IT eg (SAP HC, ADP, WTG, HR Sharepoint etc).
• Act in accordance with the Company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
• Compliance to all local site Environmental, Health and Safety regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Take reasonable care for their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person, who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions while at work.
• Work in a safe manner and stay alert, in order to avoid injury to themselves or other employees and avoid damage to the company’s equipment and property.
• Follow all safety rules and requirements and provide feedback to co-workers working unsafely.
• Use any personal protective equipment or clothing, suitable appliance, equipment or other means for securing his/her safety, health and welfare while at work.
• They shall not perform a job that for they were not trained to perform and they shall inform their supervisor in this case.
• Partner with management on all the provisions taken by West to ensure the safety, health and welfare of its employees.
• SEE-DO-SAY Something: Respond to unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and near misses. Apply mitigation measures, and report to supervisor.
• Stop Think Act: Discuss problems openly with colleagues and leaders before taking action in a non-routine situation.
• Employees will not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any appliance, protective clothing, equipment or other means provided.
• Each employee will attend and follow training required by West.
• Employees shall not be under the influence of intoxicating substances such as alcohol or drugs and inform their supervisor of a disease, illness or prescribed medication that may add to risk.

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a HR related discipline
• Bachelor's Degree or Level 5 in relevant business or human resources discipline is a distinct advantage

• Minimum 3 years HR experience or equivalent in education required
• Experience with HR business systems (i.e. Ultimate, SuccessFactors, SAP HCM) and MS Office applications preferred

• Self-motivated individual with a passion for and key interest in career development within Learning & Development
• Experience in the area of learning and development, minimum of one year.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work well within teams and independently.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Strong customer focus mind set
• Experience with on-boarding new hires an advantage.
• High level of personal resilience, able to remain highly effective and flexible in changing business circumstances
• Experience with e-learning software tools an advantage.
• Knowledge of Med-tech environment and products an advantage.
• Strong administration & analytical skills and ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of LMS (SuccessFactors) an advantage.
• Proven ability to work in a busy and deadline orientated environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-starter
• Ability to work on own initiative, pro-active
• Strong competence in IT.

• 36 hour working week 8am-4pm
• Based between two locations; Bodmin and St. Austell (x3 days, x2 days)

In this role, you will be liaising with the Planning & Production Manager to ensure that Production and Quality targets are met in accordance with the Plant and Customer requirements.

• Manage a production team in compliance with safety rules, good manufacturing practices, quality standards and the objectives defined by their hierarchy.
• Lead the CADCAM, HSM and EDM production teams and ensure continued development.
• Ensure upward and downward communication with the production team and their hierarchy (represents West’s management)
• Analyse situations and implement preventive and corrective actions accordingly.

You will comply with the company’s safety, environmental and quality policies at all times.

• Manage a team of tooling Engineers and Operators for CADCAM, HSM and EDM in compliance with safety rules, good manufacturing practices, quality standards and objectives In consultation with Technical Leads, provide technical consultation and guidance to the Team
• Manage plant wide tool design processes and systems and liaise with Global Design Engineering on tool design matters
• Program machine tools and issue associated drawings and information to production as appropriate
• Plan and allocate resources in order to meet Production requirements
• Ensure systems are relevant and effective through control of Department procedures and audits
• Ensure communication and alignment with upstream and downstream processes and other Departments
• Ensure all Company Policies and Procedures are adhered to and manage associated behaviour
• Manage department Quality in line with Product specifications
• Report, resolve and escalate accidents, incidents, HSE regularities and ensure that all workplace inspections are completed and sufficient
• Ensure Training and Development needs are identified and delivered to ensure competence and compliance of the Team
• Comply with all corporate and local site Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures and regulations
• Ensure relevant SOI’s are completed and understood by the Team
• Ensure control plans, maintenance and safety schedules are accurate, up to date and followed
• Responsible for the general housekeeping and presentation of relevant Departments and ensure progress and compliance of 6S systems
  Ensure the Team's PPE is used and maintained appropriately
• Demonstrate and use a proactive mindset in order to actively develop processes to increase automation and utilization of equipment

• Required: Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds or equivalent relevant work experience
• Required: Minimum of 5 years' experience in Engineering and/or Toolmaking
• Desirable: Some experience in a supervisory or management role
• Desirable:Formal supervisory training NVQ level 3(or equivalent qualification/work experience)
• Desirable:Higher National Certificate (or Higher qualification) in Engineering Discipline

Required:

• Experience of Managing a team in a Production and Engineering environment
• Good communication, professional and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge/experience of engineering design principles and drawing conventions
• Knowledge/experience in setting & programming CNC equipment
• Knowledge/experience of Milling and EDM processes
• Knowledge/experience of use of measuring equipment
• Experienced and conversant PC user

Desirable:

• Experience in elastomer mould, plastic mould and press-tool manufacture
• Experience in automation processes & database managed machine tools
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Experience in CAD and/or CAM

To undertake a structured training programme both at the St Austell site and at a local training facility in the form of an apprenticeship to enable the successful candidate to:

• Learn the skills and knowledge required to safely maintain and repair manufacturing equipment, that is used to produce elastomer products for pharmaceutical packaging systems.
• Support Production, Engineering, and other departments in meeting all quality, delivery and cost objectives.

• Be aware and follow all relevant Procedures and Instructions as per company policy that applies to the position covered by this job description.
• Carry out both electrical & mechanical fault diagnosis, investigation and problem solving in the event of breakdowns for all site machinery.
• Maintaining equipment and services by carrying out planned maintenance and improvements.
• Undertake projects as directed by the Engineering Management.
• Manage, track and record all work on the maintenance management system (MMS).
• Undertake training and carry-out continuous improvement using lean sigma tools.

• Required: Minimum Grade 4 GCSE Mathematics, GCSE English, GCSE Science – or equivalent.
• Desirable: Currently undergoing Engineering based training.

• No minimum experience required
• Experience operating drill press, band saws, hand tools and grinding/abrasive tools with a mechanical / electrical background is an advantage

• Ability to read mechanical diagrams and schematics.

In this role, you will create, modify and verify CAM programs, whilst supporting CAD activity, for the manufacture and repair of elastomer & plastic moulds, press-tools and other tooling components.You will demonstrate and use a proactive learning mindset in order to support process development to increase automation and utilisation of equipment, supporting and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities, whilst supporting colleagues and Managers to meet quality, delivery and cost objectives.You will comply with the company’s safety, environmental and quality policies at all times.

• Creation, modification and verification of 3, 4 & 5-axis programs and supporting information, for a range of processes, machine tools and CNC control programming languages
• Preparation, issuing and control of detailed 2D drawings, 3D models and associated production documentation in accordance with global industry standards and expectations
• Utilise and support CNC machine tool network
• Follow CADCAM processes in order to accurately convey drawing and production information to all other departments
• Prepare and collate job packs to distribute to other departments
• Record construction information and feedback from production for quality purposes, process development and report and escalate issues to prevent future occurrences, and help resolve where appropriate
• Comply with all corporate and local site Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures and regulations
• Communicate information with Global Design team and site production staff
• Comply with all machine instructions and ensure proper use of equipment and assets
• Comply with all process work instructions, control plans, maintenance and safety schedules
• Act in accordance with the Company’s Code of Conduct and Guiding Principles
• Report any near miss accidents, incidents or HSE irregularities and prevent future occurrences
• Carry out HSE and Workplace Inspections
• Ensure that your work area(s) are always kept clean and tidy
• Ensure your PPE is used and maintained correctly

• Demonstrate a proactive mindset for process development
• Responsible for supporting and contributing to Lean Sigma programs and activities
• Support the business in meeting all quality, delivery and cost objectives
• Report issues, problems or irregularities beyond your control to the appropriate person or via the LDMS escalation process
• Other duties as assigned

• Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds
• 3rd level qualification in Engineering Discipline

• Minimum 1 year of post apprenticeship experience required
• 5 years of relevant experience is desirable
• Industry background in Manufacturing/Engineering required
• Previous machining experience preferable

• Knowledge of CAM programming for CNC Milling machines
• Knowledge and familiarity in 2D & 3D CAD software and drawing/design activities
• Knowledge and experience of use of measuring equipment
• Knowledge and experience of interpreting Engineering drawings
• Knowledge and experience in conventional toolroom machinery (mills, lathes, surface grinders)
• Experienced and conversant PC user

• Experience in CAM programming for 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, Grinders, EDM and WEDM
• Experience in CADCAM applications and support applications
  • SolidWorks
  • EdgeCAM
  • AutoCAD
  • Vericut
  • PDMPro
• Experience in programming, setting & operation of CNC machines
  • Incl. Heidenhain, Fanuc & Mazatrol control programming languages
• Experience in elastomer mould, plastic mould and press-tool manufacture
• Experience in conventional toolroom machinery (mills, lathes, surface grinders)
• Knowledge of other toolroom machinery (cylindrical grinders, EDM, WEDM)
• Knowledge of modern cutting tools and techniques
• Experience of “Lean Manufacturing” techniques
• Experience in Offline programming & part verification