Location: UK or Europe (with travel across DS Smith Paper Mills)
We’re looking for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Electrical Engineering to join our central engineering function. This is a pivotal technical role where you’ll lead on all electrical engineering activities across our paper mills in the UK and Europe. You’ll be at the heart of our drive to continuously improve reliability, efficiency, and technical standards across our operations.
This is not a management position-this is a role for a highly skilled technical expert with deep mechanical engineering knowledge and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.
This role requires travel, both within the EU and outside, approximately 30-50% of the time, and a willingness to provide assistance 24/7 to manufacturing facilities.
Key Responsibilities:Act as the technical lead for electrical engineering across all DS Smith Paper millsDevelop and implement best practices, standards, and specifications for mechanical systems and equipmentSupport site teams with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical problem-solvingTrain and mentor engineering team members across multiple sites to build capability and drive knowledge transferCollaborate with cross-divisional teams on capital projects, equipment upgrades, and strategic engineering initiativesEvaluate and introduce innovative mechanical solutions to improve safety, reliability, and performanceEnsure compliance with relevant industry standards, health & safety regulations, and internal policies
About You:Degree-qualified in Engineering (or equivalent experience)Significant hands-on mechanical engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment-ideally within heavy industry, paper, packaging, or process sectorsIn-depth understanding of power distribution, motors and drives, control systems and safety circuits.Excellent diagnostic and analytical skills, with a track record of delivering technical solutions in complex environmentsStrong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-specialistsConfident in training and mentoring others; able to build strong working relationships at all levelsWilling and able to travel regularly across DS Smith sites in the UK and Europe
Benefits:Competitive salaryPension SchemeLife AssuranceIncome Protection25 days holiday plus 8 Bank HolidaysEmployee Discounts ProgrammeCycle to Work Scheme
We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation,manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!
“To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.”
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