Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Permanent)

Plant Improvement Engineer Location: Royston, UK (site based role) This role is a 12-month fixed term contract. This role is instrumental in the success of the Royston site Maintenance and Engineering function. The key requirement is to root cause long standing issues with ageing assets. Where the decision is made to progress with a project, manage this within our management of change framework through contractors. Ensuring hand back to operations and maintenance is well managed. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Plant improvement engineer, you'll contribute to JM's mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future. As a Plant improvement engineer, you will help drive our goals by: Lead root cause analyses for equipment failures, chronic issues and unplanned outages. Create and refine preventive and predictive maintenance strategies aligned with asset criticality and plant utilisation. Collaborate with maintenance teams to optimise schedules, frequencies, and scope to minimise downtime and cost. Lead and support plant improvement projects aimed at enhancing asset integrity, equipment performance, process stability, and plant availability. Use CMMS data to identify bad acting assets, evaluate failure modes and analyse MTBF/MTTR. Managing contractors, reviewing RAMS and ensuring work is carried out per the plan. Working broadly with SMEs and the wider team to engage and manage stakeholders such that the needs and intent of the work is understood Key skills that will help you succeed in this role : Operational Maintenance Experience Root cause analysis/ structured problem-solving experience Preventative maintenance / condition based monitoring Excellent communication skills - We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as: Retirement savings Share plans Saving accounts House saving funds Life and disability insurance Commuter allowances and loans Medical plans / health assessments Fitness discounts Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience. LI-AG1 LI-Onsite CVL JMUK To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice. Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.