Industrial Engineer (Automation)

Elevation Recruitment Group are recruiting for an Industrial Engineer (Automation) to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Halifax.
Specialising in manufacture of industrial equipment for a variety of sectors, this is an exciting opportunity to join and be a part of the implementation of automated processes, championed and supported by the business shareholders.
As the Industrial Engineer (Automation) you will be required to:

• Automate fabrication and welding manufacturing processes
• Lead the selection and acquisition of suitable automation process and equipment.
• Optimise workflow; improve method, design, equipment, tooling and/or fixtures.
• Eliminate production or design activity that does not increase product value.
• Ensure suitable gauging, instrumentation, process, and tools are available to adequately validate product to design specifications.
• Ensure suitable documentation and training has been devised and is available to complete all tasks required in the manufacture and validation of Product.
• Conduct any analytical or empirical studies required to support proposed changes.
• Liaison directly with Customers and or Suppliers as required by the function.
• Produce any process, method or technical documentation required for optimised manufacture.
• Coordinate special third party/internal services required to fulfil the requirement.
• Support any new product, method or processes required to meet new designs.
• Support the drive to improve using the principles of 5S on the shop floor.

To be considered for the Industrial Engineer (Automation) role you will need:

• Strong knowledge and background in fabrication and welding
• And or machining apprenticeship and or Technical or Engineering degree or equivalent preferred
• Ideally 7+ years' experience in an Industrial Engineer / Automation role 

For more information, please get in touch with Katy Emmott.