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Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer (Automation) Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer (Automation) to join our team, responsible for specifying, purchasing, and managing the implementation of new manufacturing solutions to meet customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage new equipment process and product introduction projects
- Develop and implement manufacturing strategy to meet customer and company needs
- Establish and manage project teams, identifying deliverables, time, and cost
- Establish relationships with customers and equipment suppliers
- Manage equipment suppliers to ensure delivery meets specification, cost, and time
- Ensure new equipment meets regulatory requirements
- Install new equipment with training and handover to operations
- Work with departments to ensure new processes meet requirements
- Identify, specify, and introduce new manufacturing methods and opportunities
- Represent the company at customer meetings
- Assist with training and development of personnel on new processes
- Ensure procedures and systems are in place for new processes and equipment
- Take the role of technical expert in automated manufacturing processes
Requirements:
- NFQ Level 7 Degree in engineering or equivalent
- At least 3 years' experience in engineering
- Familiarity with hardware and software components of PLCs and vision control systems
- High level knowledge of Barcode Scanning & RFID Automatic Identification and Data Capture
- High level knowledge of Industrial Networks architectures
- Excellent understanding of machine control systems and integrated manufacturing control systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of EU-GMP
- Experience in the medical, packaging, or technological industries
- Lean Sigma certification
- MS Project certification
Travel Requirements:
- Up to 10% travel required
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- This job is classified as light
- Strong decision-making abilities
- Ability to be assertive when required
Delegation of Duties:
- Automation Manager
- Senior Automation Engineer
- Automation Technician
Equal Opportunities Employer:
West is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.