Job Title: Process Engineer- Machining

IMI plc 

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone. 

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport. 

Climate Control offers hydraulic solutions for water-based heating and cooling systems to achieve a perfect indoor climate with minimal energy consumption. Our leading brands have been used in over 100,000 building projects worldwide and offer products and solutions in three key areas: Pressure maintenance and water quality, regulation, control and actuators, and thermostatic control.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Process Engineer with a strong technical background in machining and a passion for developing manufacturing technology. In this role, you will combine process engineering with technical project leadership, taking an active role in the development of machining processes, new machine investments and the introduction of new products into manufacturing.

You will work closely with colleagues across Production, R&D, Quality, Finance and other technical functions, as well as with operators and external suppliers, giving you the opportunity to play a central role in developing how we manufacture today while helping shape our manufacturing capabilities for the future.

Work Environment:
This role is primarily onsite, at least 4days in a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimise and continuously improve machining and manufacturing processes, with a focus on productivity, quality and process stability.
• Lead the technical development and implementation of new manufacturing processes, equipment and technology.
• Take an active role in new machine investments, including technical requirements, supplier collaboration, evaluation, implementation and production launch.
• Support new product introduction, developing the processes, tooling and manufacturing parameters required for successful industrialisation.
• Define, test, implement and continuously improve key manufacturing and process parameters.
• Plan and execute trials and experiments to understand process performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Apply structured problem-solving and data analysis to investigate manufacturing challenges and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
• Work closely with operators and production teams to ensure new and existing processes are safe, practical, stable and effective in everyday manufacturing.
• Lead and coordinate technical projects across Production, R&D, Quality, Finance and other relevant functions.
• Collaborate with suppliers on manufacturing technology, equipment, tooling and technical solutions.
• Evaluate new manufacturing technologies and recommend opportunities that can improve capability, productivity and quality.
• Develop and share technical knowledge to strengthen machining and manufacturing competence across the organisation.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Strong practical experience and technical knowledge of machining and machining processes.
• Relevant engineering or technical education, or equivalent practical industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop, optimise and troubleshoot manufacturing processes.
• Experience contributing to or leading technical engineering projects, ideally involving manufacturing equipment, new processes or industrialisation.
• Ability to use data, testing and structured problem-solving to make sound technical decisions.
• Strong interest in manufacturing technology and continuous process development.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and influence stakeholders at different levels of the organisation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work closely with operators in a production environment.
• Fluent Swedish and English. 

Health & Safety  

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact the talent team to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.   

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.  

Code of Ethics  

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.  

Changes to This Job Description  

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.  

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.