Department: Engineering
Reporting to: Head of Engineering
Direct Reports: None
We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join a leading manufacturing facility. This is a new headcount position created due to expansion, reflecting ongoing investment in automation and future growth.
It is a full-time office role (5 days per week), offering the opportunity to lead automation projects, support new product introductions, and collaborate with both customers and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead automation projects from requirements gathering through to full-scale production.
- Develop automation systems for new and existing products.
- Collaborate with business development, design, and production teams to support new business and product launches.
- Provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input on new product developments.
- Work with customers and potential customers to promote automation solutions.
- Stay current with the latest automation technologies and introduce them to the site.
- Support problem-solving and issue resolution on production lines.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing practices to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, industry regulations, and Health & Safety requirements at all times.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Degree (Level 8) in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation or related).
- 5+ years’ experience in a design or project management engineering role in manufacturing or equipment build.
- Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
- Strong equipment knowledge with proven troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Customer-facing experience.
- Good Knowledge of some of the following: PLC programming, pneumatics, robotics, assembly techniques, label applicators, laser marking, tooling design.
Desirable
- Six Sigma Green Belt.
- Lean implementation experience.
- Project Management qualification.
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