The Role
Fastnet is delighted to partner with an expanding MedTech organisation seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join its dynamic, fast-paced Engineering team. In this role, you will support the Business Development team in securing new business in the product development space, while also project managing new product development and introduction projects as required.
Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations.
* Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.
* Manage the development of Automation systems for new and existing products
* Provide technical reports/proposals and simulations for production lines.
* Work closely with Corporate Design team on product options
* Support customer visits.
* Provide customer support through direct involvement on Customer Focus Teams.
* Ensure the smooth introduction of new products in a high volume production environment.
* Ability to apply and implement concepts of Lean Manufacturing.
* Enhancing and showcasing the site's automation capabilities by keeping up to date on latest technologies and introducing these technologies
* Lead new automation projects from development of URS, sourcing integration partners, development builds to full production.
* Build relationships with other sites in relation to Automation initiatives and best practices.
* Work with all departments on improvement initiatives and supporting new business opportunities.
* Support Engineering Builds.
* Provide DFM on New Product Developments
* Support problem solving and issue resolution on existing lines
Role Requirements
* Level 8 Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Mechatronics or automation related discipline).
* 5+ years experience in a similar design/project management engineering role in manufacturing or equipment build environment.
* Excellent equipment knowledge and process debug troubleshoot skills.
* Experience in Design for Manufacturing.
* Good communication and influencing skills.
* Customer facing experience.
* Good knowledge an advantage with regard to the following areas: PLC programming, Pneumatics, Robotics, Product assembly techniques ,Label Applicators, Laser Marking, Tooling Design (pallets, robot grippers, nests etc..).
Desirable
* 6-sigma green belt.
* Lean practice implementation.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Project Management Qualification.