Senior engineer

Overview * Electrically qualified * PLC Design * Simens programming - extensive experience programming and not just a basic level. Need to have experience in designing a program for example. * Milling and Lathes * 7-8 years plus experience As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be charged with the implementation and promotion of lean and continuous improvement activities throughout the company. Reporting to the Engineering Director, this person will lead their own assigned maintenance and improvement activities, through best practice methodology, striving to find the balance between the most effective solution, cost and keeping material/resource wastage to a minimum. Your work will involve: * Designing, developing and maintaining automated / standalone manufacturing processes and equipment, jigs and fixtures etc. to meet project requirements and safety standards. * Supporting and developing continuous improvement of current processes to improve efficiency and productivity. * Compiling and helping with the writing of relevant documentation including risk assessments, production work instructions to ensure safe working practices. * Maintaining a record of all documentation, including drawings, sketches, calculations, records etc. ensuring a full history of process and product evolution is documented. * Oversee or support in process modifications and tooling change overs. * Implement repair and modification work to site facilities and equipment including electrical wiring and service installation work. * Complete all development and maintenance tasks set in an appropriate manner and feedback to computerised management system (Pirana). The Person * Time-served qualification in a manufacturing/mechanical or electrical engineering discipline and proven relevant experience. * Qualified in installing single and three phase electrical circuits. * 18th Edition Electrical wiring qualification (preferred but not essential). * Design-level experience of PLC rsquo;s and/or control system programming, especially Siemens S7 UR 6 axis robots. * Experience of process systems such as bowl feeding, walking beam and pick and place. * Ability to read / write and understand engineering drawings and schematic diagrams. * Experience in pneumatics for equipment construction and maintenance. * Ability to operate workshop equipment such as Lathes, Milling Machines etc. * Legislative experience of Machinery Directive and Equipment Building requirements. * Strong practical and problem-solving ability. * Self-disciplined. * Demonstrate knowledge of 5S, lean and HS E practices. The Package Being part of a global organisation that has currently working with cutting edge innovation. We are fast moving, and the engineering team is a personal environment. The Engineering Director empowers the team to work on their own projects and we enjoy new starters to share experience and ask questions. * 25 days annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays * Enhanced sick and family policies * Contributory Pension Scheme (6% employer contribution) * Life Assurance (x4 salary)