Automation Engineer – Full Time – Broughton

Catering; Broughton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering seeks an Automation Engineer for a contract role in Broughton, Wales. You will deploy and support automated machinery used to assemble aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies. The job offers 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a contract end date at the end of the year.

Your responsibilities include deployment, commissioning, process optimisation, and hands-on technical support for automation equipment, including robots and CNC machines.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Engineering.
• Experience in automation and/or robotics.
• Knowledge of the production processes used in Broughton.
• Knowledge of REACH legislation.
• Project Management.
• Proficient digital and data analysis skills.
• Experience with statistical or data analysis software tools e.g., Minitab, Skywise.
• Problem solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the deployment, commissioning and ongoing support of automated machinery used in the assembly of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies.
• Develop and optimise automated assembly processes, including drilling, fastening, routing and milling operations.
• Define and specify new automated machinery and equipment to meet production, quality and operational requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of new automated assembly technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Manage automation projects from initial concept and specification through to implementation and operational handover.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting and engineering advice for existing automated machinery and production equipment.
• Support the selection, application and optimisation of cutting, drilling and routing tools to improve manufacturing performance.
• Work with a range of automation technologies, including large Cartesian systems, industrial robots, CNC milling machines, lightweight automation solutions and cobots.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and production teams to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, capability and process reliability.
• Ensure automated equipment and processes meet relevant safety, quality, performance and production requirements.

Skills

Automation/Robotics

REACH legislation

Project Management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Minitab

Skywise

Job description

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Automation Engineer contract till the end of the year. As the Automation Engineer you will be responsible for the deployment and support of automated machinery for the assembly of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies.

Role: Automation Engineer
Pay: Up to £37 per hour Via Umbrella
Location: Broughton
Contract: Monday- Friday, 35Hours per week, till end of the year
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: BPSS

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the deployment, commissioning and ongoing support of automated machinery used in the assembly of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies.
• Develop and optimise automated assembly processes, including drilling, fastening, routing and milling operations.
• Define and specify new automated machinery and equipment to meet production, quality and operational requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of new automated assembly technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Manage automation projects from initial concept and specification through to implementation and operational handover.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting and engineering advice for existing automated machinery and production equipment.
• Support the selection, application and optimisation of cutting, drilling and routing tools to improve manufacturing performance.
• Work with a range of automation technologies, including large Cartesian systems, industrial robots, CNC milling machines, lightweight automation solutions and collaborative robots (cobots).
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and production teams to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, capability and process reliability.
• Ensure automated equipment and processes meet relevant safety, quality, performance and production requirements.

Essential Skills

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in Engineering.
• Experience in the fields of automation and/or robotics.
• Knowledge of the production processes used in Broughton.
• Knowledge of REACH legislation.
• Project Management.
• Proficient digital and data analysis skills.
• Experience with statistical or data analysis software tools e.g., Minitab, Skywise.
• Problem solving (including PPS).
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Salary: £37/hour

Job Type: Contract

Location: Broughton, Flintshire