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Join our Hull facility as a Manufacturing Engineer with a focus on controls and automation. This is a key role for an individual who wants to shape modern manufacturing processes, drive automation initiatives, and support a high’performance operations environment.
Role Purpose
You will develop, optimise, and support manufacturing processes with a strong emphasis on automation, controls systems, and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and H&S teams to ensure equipment reliability, process efficiency, and safe, standardised operations.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Process & Technical Support
* Provide technical support to daily manufacturing operations.
* Ensure equipment operates in line with process requirements and performance standards.
* Develop and maintain clear, standardised operating procedures for the operations team.
* Troubleshoot and resolve controls‑related issues across production lines.
Automation & Continuous Improvement
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, efficiency, and process optimisation.
* Identify, evaluate, and implement modern engineering solutions, including robotics, vision systems, and advanced controls.
* Develop automation concepts and progress them through feasibility, cost analysis, CAPEX approval, and implementation.
* Advise management on new technologies, cost‑benefit outcomes, and long‑term process improvements.
Cross‑Functional Technical Support
* Support Maintenance with controls diagnostics, root‑cause analysis, and creation of standardised troubleshooting guides.
* Assist Production in developing standardised equipment manuals and operating instructions.
* Work with Quality and H&S teams to identify and implement technical solutions that reduce risk and improve compliance.
Project Management (CAPEX & OPEX)
* Manage capital and process development projects, including budgeting, technical scoping, and timeline control.
* Identify improvement opportunities, calculate savings, and prepare CAPEX/OPEX documentation.
* Collaborate with global Donaldson engineering teams and external contractors to align best practices and deliver successful project outcomes.
Required Competencies & Experience
* Technical qualification: HNC, HND, or BEng in Engineering or related discipline.
* Proven experience in controls engineering, including:
o PLC & HMI programming (Siemens, Rockwell)
o Motion control systems and drives
o Vision systems
o 5‑axis robots and cobots (hands‑on implementation)
* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, automation technologies, and industrial equipment.
* Ability to create clear documentation and communicate technical concepts to non‑technical teams.
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