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Automation Project Engineer

Automation Project Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by Guidant Global on CVLibrary

Job Description: The Automation Engineer will be a key member of the Manufacturing Technologies Team, focusing on the deployment and support of automated machinery for aircraft wing assembly. This role requires expertise in various machinery types, including CNC milling machines and collaborative robots. The successful candidate will also be involved in developing new automated processes and managing related projects. Strong technical support and problem-solving skills are essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deploy and support automated machinery for the assembly of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies.
  • Develop new automated assembly processes, including drilling, fastening, routering, and milling.
  • Define and specify new machinery requirements.
  • Manage projects related to automation and robotics.
  • Provide technical support and advice on existing machinery and cutter/drill/router use.

Skills Required:

  • Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in automation and/or robotics.
  • Knowledge of production processes used in Broughton and REACH legislation.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Proficient in digital and data analysis.
  • Experience with statistical or data analysis software tools (e.g., Minitab, Skywise).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, including Practical Problem Solving (PPS).
  • Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with collaborative robots (cobots) preferred.
  • Familiarity with CNC milling machines and industrial robots preferred.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Broughton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join our Manufacturing Technologies Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for deploying and supporting automated machinery used in the assembly of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies. This role involves working with a range of machinery, from large Cartesian machines and industrial robots to CNC milling machines and collaborative robots (cobots).

Key Responsibilities

  • Deploy and support automated machinery for the assembly of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies.
  • Develop new automated assembly processes, including drilling, fastening, routering, and milling.
  • Define and specify new machinery requirements.
  • Manage projects related to automation and robotics.
  • Provide technical support and advice on existing machinery and cutter/drill/router use.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in automation and/or robotics.
  • Knowledge of production processes used in Broughton and REACH legislation.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Proficient in digital and data analysis.
  • Experience with statistical or data analysis software tools (e.g., Minitab, Skywise).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, including Practical Problem Solving (PPS).
  • Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with collaborative robots (cobots).
  • Familiarity with CNC milling machines and industrial robots.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Rate:

Negotiable

Location:

Broughton, Flintshire

IR35 Status:

Undetermined

Remote Status:

Undetermined

Industry:

Other

Seniority Level:

Not Specified

Job Description: The Automation Engineer will be a key member of the Manufacturing Technologies Team, focusing on the deployment and support of automated machinery for aircraft wing assembly. This role requires expertise in various machinery types, including CNC milling machines and collaborative robots. The successful candidate will also be involved in developing new automated processes and managing related projects. Strong technical support and problem-solving skills are essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deploy and support automated machinery for the assembly of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies.
  • Develop new automated assembly processes, including drilling, fastening, routering, and milling.
  • Define and specify new machinery requirements.
  • Manage projects related to automation and robotics.
  • Provide technical support and advice on existing machinery and cutter/drill/router use.

Skills Required:

  • Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in automation and/or robotics.
  • Knowledge of production processes used in Broughton and REACH legislation.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Proficient in digital and data analysis.
  • Experience with statistical or data analysis software tools (e.g., Minitab, Skywise).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, including Practical Problem Solving (PPS).
  • Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with collaborative robots (cobots) preferred.
  • Familiarity with CNC milling machines and industrial robots preferred.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Broughton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join our Manufacturing Technologies Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for deploying and supporting automated machinery used in the assembly of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies. This role involves working with a range of machinery, from large Cartesian machines and industrial robots to CNC milling machines and collaborative robots (cobots).

Key Responsibilities

  • Deploy and support automated machinery for the assembly of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies.
  • Develop new automated assembly processes, including drilling, fastening, routering, and milling.
  • Define and specify new machinery requirements.
  • Manage projects related to automation and robotics.
  • Provide technical support and advice on existing machinery and cutter/drill/router use.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in automation and/or robotics.
  • Knowledge of production processes used in Broughton and REACH legislation.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Proficient in digital and data analysis.
  • Experience with statistical or data analysis software tools (e.g., Minitab, Skywise).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, including Practical Problem Solving (PPS).
  • Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with collaborative robots (cobots).
  • Familiarity with CNC milling machines and industrial robots.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
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