AUTOMATION ENGINEER HAMPSHIRE HAMPSHIRE CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTATION

Automation Engineer

Description

Automation Engineer required for a major UK Shipbuilding company.

We are seeking a highly motivated self thinker who has proven knowledge of manufacturing. Reporting to the Head of Production Engineering the successful candidate will be responsible for implementation of all new automation / mechanisation systems within the company plus ongoing review and evaluation current systems

Main Duties and Responsibilities Include:

- Delivering Shipbuilding strategic objectives
- Maintaining the Automation five-year plan
- Working with Production teams to identify process constraints and issues
- Investigating issues, preparing proposals for solutions and implementing chosen solutions
- Reviewing working practices and processes to ensure effectiveness
- Researching the effective implementation of technology and automation.
- Delivery of the Production Engineering code of practice (PE01)

Role Requirements:

A self motivated hands-on automation engineer who:

- Is looking for a challenge that will enable them to create a vision and work towards its realisation
- Can effectively demonstrate how their ideas will improve processes
- Has the ability to clearly communicate their ideas up and down the management chain
- Continuously reviews performance of project and detailed plans.

The Successful Candidate will have:

Previous manufacturing experience
HNC or higher in an engineering discipline, preferably with automation bias
Proven Project Management Experience
Experience producing and presenting financial and technical justifications

Preferred skills:
CAD experience
Lean Manufacturing experience
Seimens S7 PLC
Statistical Process Control some 6 Sigma experience
Motorman Robot control skills.


Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Matchtech Group PLC