Engineering Infrastructure and Standards Lead

Johnson Matthey, Wendy, Cambridgeshire

Engineering Infrastructure and Standards Lead

Salary Not Specified

Johnson Matthey, Wendy, Cambridgeshire

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 17 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4d4676731bb64c4d87f932bd2712277f

Full Job Description

  • Develop and communicate a strategic vision for engineering management system that aligns with organizational goals and objectives to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
  • Define long-term roadmaps and tactical delivery plans to contribute to achieving company financial targets as part of the engineering transformation
  • Directly manage a team of technical experts (5-10 direct reports) to support our global sites with identifying cost-effective opportunities for improvement and reducing operational risks
  • Lead the definition, deployment and assurance of engineering standards, strategy, and ways of working across the businesses, sites, and capital projects.
  • Contribute to the delivery of capital projects globally to maximize the opportunities for Capex avoidance and 'safety by design', contributing to our engineering improvement financial metrics
  • Establish a robust engineering standard process for expert technical decisions, ensuring alignment with best practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.
  • Own the design and deployment of a global governance framework to support the business with the adoption of the standards, supporting the assessments and assuring the mitigation plans for the identified gaps, At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM .

    Engineering degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical, or approved equivalent discipline. Significant experience working in a chemical, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, steel, or other process related manufacturing environment - Essential
  • Chartered Engineer, PE or another equivalent credential as determined by JM. - Essential
  • Demonstrated experience in leading the creation and deployment of new engineering standards and procedures, which have been cascaded and are in use - Essential
  • Extensive experience in engineering management roles with a track record of line management of technical experts, change leadership, and technical excellence - Essential
  • Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a focus on driving business results and achieving organizational objective - Essential
  • Demonstrated examples of a stringent attitude towards working safely - Essential, Are you as curious about the world as we are? Do you want to make a real difference to people's lives? A career at JM will provide the stimulation you need, giving you the opportunity to work with like-minded people on an exciting mix of projects.

    As an Engineering Infrastructure & Standards Lead, you will hold a senior leadership position within JM, focusing on establishing a standardised approach to our engineering practices to further drive innovation, foster collaboration, and to elevate our organization's position as a leader in engineering excellence. You will provide strategic direction, thought leadership, and technical guidance to ensure our engineering foundations are fit for purpose and adhered to across the network.
  • Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

    We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).