Industrial Engineer

The Role

The main purpose of the industrial engineer position is as follows; 

• Optimisation of Test and Assembly processes and continuous improvement of these by the introduction of new equipment and tooling to ensure best practice is maintained.
• Develop and design equipment to project specifications for Test department to successfully set up and Test all products.
• Work with internal departments to ensure materials and equipment are designed and procured for required dates. 
   

Who are we...

Chart Industries is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets. Chart employees over 11,700 people based across 64 global manufacturing locations and 50+ service centres. Recognised for an innovative edge and expansive portfolio, Chart has a global leadership position in process technologies with products and services in applications such as hydrogen, carbon capture, energy recovery, nuclear, water treatment, mining, and LNG to name a few. 

In 2023, Chart acquired Howden, a leading global engineering business. Since 1854, Howden has been at the forefront of developing engineering solutions for the needs of industrial processes. Today, Howden provide mission critical air and gas handling products to clients with our range of highly engineered compressors, blowers, fans, steam turbines and rotary heat exchangers. 

The strategic combination of Howden and Chart expands our offering of products and solutions across the Nexus of Clean™ -- clean power, clean water, clean food and clean industrials. Together we are advancing a more sustainable future, by helping our customers to increase their environmental & functional efficiencies and decarbonise their operations. We have a strong corporate identity and a clear purpose - you will be a member of our team shaping the future of the company and participating in helping our customers tackle some of the planet's most pressing issues.
 

What will you do...

• Drive EH&S Policy, regulations and Company standards and develop World Class Safety Culture within Operations and Renfrew Factory.
• Support direct manager in reduction of non-conformance level throughout assembly and manufacturing areas through root cause and corrective action exercises to minimise cost of poor quality.
• Support direct manager in Future Factory Vision and Clean/Lean program within Renfrew Factory
• Ensure that work is carried out in accordance with documented instructions and requesting concession applications when non-conformances arise within their Value Stream
• Provide support for Line Management by the timely supply of HPMS files and data for manufacturing processes
• To help and support in design and manufacture of fixtures 
• Excellent CAD/CAM knowledge 
• Maintaining high level of machine up-time by providing solutions for thread grinding and milling processes. 

What do you bring...

An ideal candidate would likely have the following profile; 

• HNC in Mechanical/Production Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in screw compressor manufacturing.
• Proven experience in Production/Industrial Engineering environment
• Familiar with precision rotating equipment and relevant specifications.
• Involvement in Lean/Continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent PC skills – Microsoft – Office & CAM programming experience
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work within a team
• Good communication skills

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Howden more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you. 

Our benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave 
• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7% 
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
• Free onsite parking 
• Healthcare cash plan 
• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary
• Group Income Protection plan
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing 
• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc  
• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering

Chart is an equal opportunity employer...

The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.