Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Systems & Controls)

F.P.T. Industries Limited

Liverpool

5 months ago

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Description of the Role:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Systems and Controls) is responsible for the delivery of robust, capable manufacturing process through the introduction of PLC and industry 4.0 technology.

The candidate will provide expert knowledge on machinery, processes and automation to support the Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance teams.

The Senior ME will support the identification of projects through their analysis and understanding of the key issues and opportunities, and will then manage the projects, using data and structured problem solving techniques.

This role is crucial to develop the future readiness of the site.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

Provide technical expertise on electrical/electronics to deliver solutions to complex problems.
Lead the definition of manufacturing facilities and equipment requirements for the introduction of new or upgraded facilities and equipment
Evaluate and develop manufacturing processes and controls to improve quality and product throughput, and reduce cost
Completion of Electrical/Electronic process improvement initiatives
Support the maintenance teams to reduce downtime and improvement efficiency of equipment
Incorporation of SCADA based technology and systems
Introduction of embedded process analytics
Introduction of networked OEE systems, Short Interval Control
Use of DMAIC principles to implement improvements, and to present projects to the teams and stakeholders
Applying lean principles to identify and reduce waste, and optimise processes
Designing and developing tools and equipment
Interface with customers and suppliers
Effective Project management

Mandatory Requirements:

Significant of experience in Manufacturing / Maintenance / Production Engineering or similar
Experience in the embedding of automated systems
Experience in PLC programming Siemens preferred
Knowledge of SCADA based systems and integration
Familiarity with the implementation of OEE systems
Understanding of industry 4.0 technologies
Knowledge and familiarity with condition based monitoring
Understanding of Lean Principles and experienced in driving process improvement initiatives
Experience managing projects, using problem solving skills and root cause analysis
Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop formal reports and documents; and confident presenting them to internal and external stakeholders

Desirable Experience and Skills:

Experience working within Aerospace industry standards including AS9100 Quality Systems
Green Belt Lean Six Sigma

Required Qualification Requirements:

HNC/HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering/ time served apprenticeship with relevant experience

Location of Hours:

F.P.T. Industries Ltd, Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5PE

Working Hours:

7:30am - 4:15pm (Monday to Thursday)

7:30am - 4:00pm (Working Friday)

*Every other Friday is a non-working day

Compensation and benefits:

Generous Salary Sacrifice Pension Provision
Competitive Company Sick Pay Entitlement
9 Day working Fortnight
Access to Retail Vouchers Via Perks at work
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Health 365 Access 24/7 Care when you need it most via spectrum life
Cycle to Work Scheme supplied by Blackhawk Network

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