Production Automation Engineer

Salary: £42,000 – £46,320 per year

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a world leader in engineering, who are now seeking a Production Automation Engineer who can demonstrate their experience working with automation systems in a similar role.

You will continually develop efficient manufacturing processes through the application of Automation, Lean and Continuous Improvement methodology, whilst targeting quality improvements, identifying product cost reduction opportunities, and applying Health & Safety best practice.

Essential Criteria

* Qualified to HNC level or actively working towards completion of a similar Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification with demonstrable experience working in an engineering- based role.

* Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding and experience of quality, safety, maintenance, robotics, PLC programming, electrical wiring, and modern manufacturing methods.

* Able to evaluate processes and instigate continuous improvement, create programs for automation systems using a combination of PLCs and other native programming languages.

* Able to design jigs and fixtures using CAD (preferably 3D).

* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

* Ability to build rapport and effective relationships with key stakeholders and work independently or as a team.

* Able to fault find and problem solve to find permanent solutions to problems as they occur.

* Proven experience in use of Continuous Improvement tools and techniques e.g., VSM, SMED, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Error proofing, PFMEA, Problem solving, RCAs etc.

* Conversant with Lean Manufacture Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE).

* Learn new skills and procedures and work to tight deadlines and have good project management skills using Microsoft office suite.

Duties

* Able to design automation work cells for handling, inspection, and assembly of components within manufacturing processes using a variety of robotics, vision, and other automated systems.

* Design jigs and fixtures using CAD (preferably 3D) for use in the production cells, to ensure ease of use, consistency of manufacture and error proofing whilst following Lean principles.

* Create and test programs for automation cells using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and other native programming languages.

* Ability to produce accurate and detailed production routes, specifying operation details, work centres and time estimates for the in-house manufacture of products.

* You will work within a cross-functional team environment to develop controls specification and training documentation for the production engineering department and provide in-house training for existing production engineers to build their knowledge of automation systems.

* Able to produce detailed analysis and testing of existing and new engineering solutions and components, whilst taking responsibility of incident follow-up, root cause analysis and documentation.

* Support commissioning of new automation elements and provide detailed manufacturing and standard operating procedures.

* Assist production personnel with their day-to-day production requirements by providing them with technical assistance and problem-solving solutions.

* Review and improve production processes using Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methods.

* Set project target dates, lead project teams and drive projects to ensure timely and effective delivery.

* Liaise with the Design Engineering Department, reviewing new products before they are released into production, ensuring that all designs are fit for manufacture at the most efficient cost.

Holidays:

25 days plus 8 bank holidays