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.