Job Description
Gleeson is proud to be partnering with a global automotive manufacturing business as they look to appoint an Advanced Automation Engineer to support continued growth and new programme launches.
This is a key position within the engineering function, offering responsibility for leading complex manufacturing equipment projects from concept through to production. The role will play a critical part in driving capital investment, supplier management, and lean manufacturing initiatives across a high-volume, advanced manufacturing environment.
Job Title: Automation & Manufacturing EngineerWork type : TelfordSalary: £
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the technical lead for new manufacturing equipment and process proposals.
* Develop equipment concepts, specifications, and Statements of Requirement (SORs) in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
* Lead the technical evaluation and selection of new equipment suppliers, including capability assessments and technical comparisons.
* Develop and standardise documentation across all project phases, from concept through to production handover.
* Stakeholder Management across internal Departments
* Identify opportunities to implements CI across the business.
* Lead projects associated with new equipment purchases, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, timing, and budget.
* Prepare and summarise equipment and installation cost data to support new business quotations and RFQs.
* Manage supplier relationships, including equipment build, delivery, installation, and commissioning activities.
* Maintain and develop the approved equipment supplier base in conjunction with the Purchasing department.
* Lead major equipment installations and support associated functions such as maintenance and operations.
* Lead equipment drawing reviews with SMEs, providing approval or feedback as required.
* Support and document equipment run-offs at supplier sites
* Lead Machine FMEA and PFMEA activities for major equipment and manufacturing processes.
* Effectively manage change throughout the projectlifecycle.
* Equipment layout development to improve material flow and minimise non-value-added movement using Value Stream Mapping.
* Develop standardised work methods and operating instructions.
* Create pre-production packaging solutions for Work in Progress and Finished Goods.
Ideal Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
* Experience with Lean principles as well as leading Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.
* Experience with Capex, Projects and automation environments
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