Methods Engineer

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:

Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

Methods Engineer
Market Drayton
Monday - Friday

Due to internal progression we are now looking to back-fill and have an open position for a Methods Engineer to join us on a permanent basis at our Market Drayton site. The Methods Engineers purpose is to manage and coordinate the Reliability projects and all associated Engineering Maintenance works.

Key responsibilities within the Methods Engineer role:
Development of the PM program through close co-operation with the Reliability teams Planning, Production and Engineering teams.
Ensure that the planned maintenance tasks are effective and achieve the PM design requirements of preventing failure before it arises.
The execution of the Reliability strategy through the development, motivation and management of the indirect team.
To provide technical and operational support to the site in the repair, service, operation and maintenance of production and utilities plant across the site.
Analysing and evaluating on a continuous basis all the information gathered, with a view to improving methods for all the important jobs and updating and correcting the existing programmes and procedures.
To compile KPI information about the systems utilisation, completion to plan , performance and the overall effects on reliability and OEE across the site.
To develop Machine Setting Files and employ SMED techniques to improve machine changeover times.
Custodian of Engineering documentation in relation to Area Machines and plant.
Engineering CI
Inventory of all the items and equipment which are to be maintained by partitioning the plant and parts of the plant using a multi-level numbering framework;
Establishment of detailed machine records
Drawing up of inspection and preventive maintenance programmes
Techniques to improve maintenance performance.
RCM leader - Development of the RCM strategy to improve machine performance.
Performance evaluation and Technical Analysis.
Project Engineering - Minor Design out solutions
RCA lead - Analysing repetitive failures and advising the engineering section of the resulting proposals for modifications.
Direct Management of a small team of Reliability Engineers. Skills & Experience:
Recognized Engineering apprenticeship with HND / HNC qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering.
Engineering experience within a Manufacturing environment
Knowledge and experience of plant and machine related Health & Safety / regulatory compliance requirements.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Project Management experience.
Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
People management skills. Benefits:
Up to 10% annual bonus
Health care cover
4 x life assurance
Pension scheme
25 days leave, plus bank holidays
Career development and training opportunities
Supportive working environment
On-site parking
On-site subsidised canteen
Access to Muller Rewards platform offering numerous discounts across retailers/days out/restaurants and more