Engineering & Process Manager; Robotics

Overview

At the forefront of fully automated assembly solutions, working extensively within the automotive industry and beyond. As our projects continue to grow in scale and complexity, we're looking for an ambitious Robot & Automation Engineering Leader to join and help shape the next generation of cutting-edge manufacturing systems.

This is a rare opportunity to lead your own specialist engineering team while still staying hands-on with robot programming and automation technology. You'll play a key role in delivering innovative robotic solutions that move from concept to commissioning, making a real impact on both the business and your customers.

• Ownership of all Robot & Process aspects of customer contracts, including robot programming, simulation, layouts and process sequencing
• Leading and mentoring a small team of robot and automation engineers
• Managing and delivering robot and automation tasks to agreed project deadlines
• Working to internal standards and customer technical specifications
• Managing Robot & Automation budgets
• Supporting order acquisition through technical studies, layouts and process concepts for customer quotes and enquiries
• Delivering and integrating joining technologies such as welding, SPR, bonding and riveting

• Hands-on robot programming experience with ABB, Fanuc, KUKA and/or Yaskawa industrial robots
• Experience with MIG welding, resistance spot welding, robot handling, dosing applications, riveting and joining processes
• Experience programming, setting up and commissioning robots and associated peripheral equipment
• Some familiarity with PLC systems (advantageous, but not essential)