Project Engineer.
Telford.
Up to £60,000 per annum DOE.
Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (Flexibility Required).
Are you ready to influence a site-wide engineering transformation? Our client, a well established manufacturing leader, is seeking a Project Engineer to help revolutionise their maintenance strategy, drive automation upgrades, and take charge of delivering key site projects from day one.
This is your opportunity to own the automation program, work across multiple disciplines, and be the go-to expert for all things Siemens.
What You’ll Get:
Pension scheme.
On site canteen.
Life Assurance.
On site parking.
Career Development.
Smart Factory Initiatives.
Flexible Working Support.What You'll Be Doing:
Take ownership of automation led improvement projects from idea to implementation.
Lead on PLC upgrades, software changes, and support obsolescence management.
Drive automation performance, collaborating with OEMs to resolve issues and deliver smart solutions.
Support and develop shift engineers with automation best practices.
Utilise data and root cause analysis to boost OEE and minimise downtime.
Deliver automation elements within CAPEX and site infrastructure projects.
Be the guardian of the site panel risk register and periodic system health checks.
Champion safety, SOP development, and engineering excellence.
Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align automation with business growth plans.What You’ll Bring:
Proven experience in project delivery from small machinery tweaks to full production line installs.
Strong working knowledge of Siemens S7, STEP 7, Simatic.
Background in electrical or automation engineering within a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Experience in root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and systems performance enhancement.
Track record of liaising with contractors, OEMs, and technical teams.
A hands on approach with the ability to plan, prioritise, and lead under pressure.
Passion for driving change, improving reliability, and developing engineering processes.
Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or ONC, HNC, Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or City & Guilds Level 3 with industry experience.
Previous experience in a maintenance and automation heavy environment.
Strong decision-making and communication skills.
Please reach out to Justin Norley at Stirling Warrington for more information