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Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!
Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.
About Us
We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking Reliability and Projects Engineer to join our Engineering Team at Smurfit Westrock, Northampton.
This role is perfect for someone with an analytical approach to problem-solving and a passion for improving performance and reliability. You’ll combine strong project management skills with a proactive mindset, driving improvements in preventive and predictive maintenance across our production equipment, infrastructure, and facilities.
Key elements of the role involve:
- Leading root cause investigations and failure analysis to identify issues before they occur, using data insights to improve equipment performance.
- Developing and implementing predictive and preventive maintenance programs to maximise uptime and efficiency.
- Partnering with engineering and maintenance teams to integrate new technologies, RCM, and TPM initiatives.
- Delivering clear reports and recommendations to senior management, tracking performance and improvement measures.
- Proactively managing asset reliability risks, ensuring safety and compliance with quality standards.
- Identifying new technologies, processes, and opportunities to boost reliability.
- Applying FMECA and statistical analysis to predict and prevent failures.
- Supporting design and implementation of Capex projects, ensuring durability and reliability are built in from the start.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles, statistical analysis, and maintenance practices.
- Proven problem-solving and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to work with large datasets.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.
- Degree in Engineering or a related discipline, plus relevant industry experience.
- Project management expertise – capable of planning, scheduling, and managing multiple priorities.
- Experience with data management tools and reporting insights to stakeholders.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on safety and risk reduction.
- SAP-ERP knowledge at administrator level (or willingness to progress to “Super-User” with training) desirable.
The successful applicant will also have line management responsibility for other roles and will be fully supported in their career development through internal mentoring, opportunities for self-learning and an ongoing CPD programme.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
- Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
- Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.
Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.
