Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer Salary: Competitive (based on experience) Industry: Engineering Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Role purpose for Automation Engineer: Working with the departmental engineers to provide engineering support across the business where required to meet identified needs and deliver solutions on a timely basis and within budget Duties & responsibilities for Automation Engineer: * Manage the design, specification and manufacture of process, assembly and test equipment for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones * Management of internal projects to ensure they are achieved within agreed timeframes and to budget, providing regular updates and reports as required * Produce required relevant internal documentation to company standards on a timely basis, ensuring accuracy * Plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing processes within allocated parameters to ensure minimum impact and loss of production time * Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, utilising knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards * Collaborate with Production Managers and Engineers regarding product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods * Liaise with suppliers to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials and parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards Qualifications & experience for Automation Engineer: * Minimum HNC/HND level in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering * Successful completion of engineering Apprenticeship preferred * Practical background, ideally trained as an Apprentice Engineer in a manufacturing environment * Proven experience of working in a manufacturing environment essential * Working knowledge of hydraulics and/or pneumatics preferred * Understanding lean principles and continuous improvement tools advantageous * Familiar with ISO 9001, knowledge of ISO 14001 would be advantageous. * CAD skills, AutoCAD or 3D CAD advantageous Interviews available immediately for the most suitable Automation Engineer candidates