Automation & Manufacturing Engineer

Gleeson is proud to be partnering with a global automotive manufacturing business as they look to appoint an Advanced Automation Engineer to support continued growth and new programme launches.

This is a key position within the engineering function, offering responsibility for leading complex manufacturing equipment projects from concept through to production. The role will play a critical part in driving capital investment, supplier management, and lean manufacturing initiatives across a high‑volume, advanced manufacturing environment.

Job Title: Automation & Manufacturing Engineer
Work type : Telford
Salary: £50,000 - 55,000

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for new manufacturing equipment and process proposals.
• Develop equipment concepts, specifications, and Statements of Requirement (SORs) in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Lead the technical evaluation and selection of new equipment suppliers, including capability assessments and technical comparisons.
• Develop and standardise documentation across all project phases, from concept through to production handover.
• Stakeholder Management across internal Departments
• Identify opportunities to implements CI across the business.
• Lead projects associated with new equipment purchases, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, timing, and budget.
• Prepare and summarise equipment and installation cost data to support new business quotations and RFQs.
• Manage supplier relationships, including equipment build, delivery, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain and develop the approved equipment supplier base in conjunction with the Purchasing department.
• Lead major equipment installations and support associated functions such as maintenance and operations.
• Lead equipment drawing reviews with SMEs, providing approval or feedback as required.
• Support and document equipment run‑offs at supplier sites
• Lead Machine FMEA and PFMEA activities for major equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Effectively manage change throughout the projectlifecycle.
• Equipment layout development to improve material flow and minimise non‑value‑added movement using Value Stream Mapping.
• Develop standardised work methods and operating instructions.
• Create pre‑production packaging solutions for Work in Progress and Finished Goods.

Ideal Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Experience with Lean principles as well as leading Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.
• Experience with Capex, Projects and automation environments

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