Electrical Project Engineer

Electrical Project Engineer - Flint

Monday to Friday (Permanent)

£60,000 - £70,000pa

Our client, a leading manufacturing business are currently searching for a senior Electrical Project Engineer to work based between their Flint & Wigan sites.

The Software, Electrical and Controls Project Engineers purpose is to develop, plan and deliver engineering projects, machinery installations, process modifications, improvements and assisting in new product developments with primary focus on electrical and software components.

There is a need to build and develop long standing working relationships with both internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure that the objectives of the department and business are met as a whole.

Role responsibilities

* The design, sourcing, development, installation and commissioning of electrical, control and process equipment.

* Ensure provision of accurate machine and process documentation whilst also ensuring that manuals, drawings are provided and readily available for reference.

* The modification/ development of existing processes, with particular regard to the electrical and control aspects, to provide increased efficiencies, additional capacity, obsolescence replacement and disaster recovery processes.

* To ensure SOP and other relevant documentation is prepared and trained out to relevant parties prior to full production start up.

* To provide technical support to engineering colleagues and the wider plant where necessary.

* To produce concise and accurate monthly reports which reflect project progress, current activity, changing priorities, risks and their control measures and identifying any barriers to success.

Qualifications and requirements

* Degree, HND, HNC in Electrical Engineering or related subject and/or relevant experience within an engineering, project or maintenance-based environment

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the FMCG or manufacturing industry

* Demonstrable knowledge of advanced control system architecture e.g. Safety control systems, SCADA, Servo systems, PLC’s (list not intended to be exhaustive).

* An ambassador for Manufacturing Excellence and continuous improvement

* Ability to adapt to changing situations in a positive and flexible manner

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity to excel your career with a leading manufacturing business, please apply now