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 Engineer
Work type : Telford
Salary: £50,000 - 55,000
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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