Automation Engineer
This is an exciting opportunity to join a global manufacturing services company.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support design, buy-off, installation, and validation of automated production lines.
* Manage assigned project budgets; liaise with customers and contractors as required.
* Process Characterisation / Optimisation (DFMEA's, PFMEA's DOE's, MSA's)
* Lead systematic technical root cause investigations.
* Support production line ramp to achieve mature production targets.
* Develops and implements production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most efficient manner for new and existing additive manufacturing processes.
* Drive continuous improvement projects.
* Support technical training.
* Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
* Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP in all practices, recording of events and processes.
* Ensure compliance with all learnings from all GMP training events.
Required Skills and Attributes:
* Ability to work in a team environment.
* Excellent organization, communication, computer, and presentation skills.
* Systematic troubleshooting skills.
* Strong leadership in technical issue resolution.
* Lean Six Sigma skills are an advantage.
* Provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
* Good data analysis.
* Proficient in MS Office applications, and MS Project.
* CAD experience desirable.
Requirements:
* Honours Degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or similar discipline.
* 3-6 years experience in a manufacturing environment (high volume automated assembly experience would be an advantage as would medical device manufacturing experience).
* Travel as necessary to support equipment buy-offs and training at vendor/customer sites.