mechanical engineer Macclesfield, England
Job description
Mechanical Engineer
Location: Macclesfield, UK
Competitive salary and benefits
Opening date:28/06/2023
Closing date: 05/07/2023
Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer, ready for your next challenge? If you are also interested in leading the design for the Mechanical Systems being installed in our facilities then this exciting opportunity at our Macclesfield campus could be what you have been looking for!
At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your ambitious spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and teamwork. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.
Business Area
Here at Global Engineering and Real Estate (GERE) we are accountable for scoping, planning and driving major capital projects across all AstraZeneca sites as well as supporting the broader company through developing and implementing technical support and standards.
By putting next generation assets on the ground, the team is playing a fundamental role in supporting AstraZeneca’s strong pipeline. Combining the use of the newest technologies, skilled program management and a broad range of engineering and construction expertise, the team establishes strong and positive partnerships with end customers to build facilities which match requirements and exceed expectations.
Responsibilities
As a Mechanical Engineer you'll work with a team of other technical specialists within the Global Engineering & Technical Solutions team who provide a range of services to all parts of the AstraZeneca business including:
Engineering technology stewardship
Identification, translation and delivery of engineering technologies
New asset provision
Existing asset improvement
Our multi-functional team leads the technical definition associated with, pharmaceutical facility capital project delivery. We also provide technical support to address process control and day to day operational problems.
You'll be responsible for governing the designing and assuring the delivery of the technical aspects of Mechanical systems on a variety of capital projects. Working with key business users you will convert our business goals into technical solutions demonstrating influencing and technical leadership capabilities.
You'll also be responsible for defining Mechanical systems requirements on projects: communicating these requirements to designers/vendors and ensuring that systems are specified and delivered in alignment with the AstraZeneca requirements. Further you will provide design assurance overview and technical feedback during capital project design - from concept through detailed design and equipment selection.
You'll support Project Managers, Project Technical Managers and Work Package Owners during all phases of projects to include supervising the flow of information between designers, vendors, contractors and internal resources to deliver design intent and meet quality standards.
Skills and requirements:
A Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering and/or Building Services.
Have had some experience in the specification, design, procurement, installation and commissioning of process-mechanical/mechanical/HVAC systems in the pharmaceutical R&D and Operations environment (or other comparable industries such as chemical, oil/gas, health care, etc).
Eager to learn and develop technical competence
Desire to achieve professional Chartered engineer status
Proficient communicator (written and verbal) in English.
Mobility within EMEA region.
Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative but also able to be a strong team interaction skills.
There are so many excellent employee benefits that AstraZeneca offer. AstraZeneca can offer you a competitive salary, private healthcare, a generous holiday allowance, excellent training and development opportunities, and much more.
Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation, to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, ground-breaking cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together.
So, what’s next…
Are you already envisioning yourself in this role? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!
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