Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - ElectricalSwanseaYolk Recruitment is exclusively partnered with this leading manufacturing business in the recruitment of a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with a strong electrical bias to take a leading role in delivering major equipment, automation and CapEx projects.
The company is a long-standing market leader with continued growth and a significant programme of investment in new equipment and automation. With further projects planned over the coming years, this role will take a lead position in delivering that investment across the manufacturing operation.
You'll lead major equipment projects from initial concept and specification, through supplier selection, build, installation, commissioning and production handover. You'll also provide technical leadership to Manufacturing Engineers and remain close enough to the equipment to provide practical support where required.
The role is focused on projects rather than day to day reactive engineering, giving you the opportunity to take genuine ownership of significant CapEx and automation projects and contribute towards driving engineering improvements throughout manufacturing.
This is what you'll be doing as Senior Manufacturing EngineerLead major equipment, automation and CapEx projects from initial concept through to production handoverDevelop equipment specifications and RFQs and support the selection of appropriate equipment and suppliersManage UK and international equipment suppliersLead design reviews, FAT, installation, SAT, commissioning and equipment acceptanceTake ownership of project timing, cost, technical risk, documentation and actionsWork closely with the Automation team on controls, I/O, sensors, drives, safety circuits and machine interfacesProvide practical electrical support including wiring, panel modifications and equipment installation where requiredProvide structured fault finding and technical support on complex production equipmentSupport Manufacturing Engineers, helping to prioritise workload and develop team capabilitySupport NPI and the transfer of new products and processes into manufacturingIdentify opportunities to improve automation, equipment reliability, productivity and yieldThe experience you'll bring to the Senior Manufacturing Engineer roleA strong electrical bias and practical understanding of industrial electrical systemsExperience working with automated production equipment or special purpose machineryExperience leading equipment/CapEx projects from specification through to commissioningExperience working with controls, sensors, drives, I/O, safety circuits and machine interfacesExperience producing specifications or RFQs and working directly with equipment suppliersAnd what you'll get in returnCompetitive salary, disclosed on applicationAnnual salary reviewCompany pension25 days holiday + bank holidaysFlexible working patternsCareer development opportunitiesAre you up to the challenge?
If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in the role of Senior Manufacturing Engineer, apply now.*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.