Title: Facilities Development and Construction Engineer - 36900

Division: Manufacturing Engineering

Contract Position based at: Solihull

Rate: up to £27.83 LTD umbrella rate

Position Description:

Responsible for supporting the development of the machinery strategy and specification and its dissemination across all technologies within manufacturing, via the technology forums. 

Skills Required:

• Demonstrable experience in mechanical design, installation and commissioning of mechanical systems.
• Sound commercial acumen and cost awareness with the ability to add value and minimise cost.
• The ability to plan ahead, organise workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Relevant previous experience of maintaining and installing Production automation equipment.
• Experience of managing multi-skilled teams in multi-shift operations in both a Manufacturing/Maintenance as well as contractors/contract labour in a construction environment.
• Experience in managing external service providers.
• Proven experience of vehicle build and delivery processes and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of Engineering/Manufacturing Processes, Tools and Techniques.
• Demonstrable and experience in the application of a logical approach to Problem Solving.
• Working knowledge and experience of delivering safety metrics and the understanding safety systems applicable to plant & equipment.
• Proven ability to work within tight deadlines & be able to manage and prioritise multiple activities simultaneously.
• Experience and working knowledge of Health and Safety and ergonomics including risk assessments.
• Ability to make short presentations to work groups and senior management.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Legislative and Industry Standards in Automotive
• Microsoft package elements Power Point and Excel
• Thorough Understanding and Application of Lean Tools and Techniques
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Proven Project Management Experience
• Experience of working in partnership with a Trade Union

Experience Required:

• Mechanical design skills in CAD (AutoCAD and inventor) with ability to detail out for manufacture.
• Familiar with library systems for storing data.
• Automotive experience Application of design risk assessment and working knowledge of relevant regulations.
• Have followed a mechanical curriculum through to degree or certificate with 5-years` experience post certification.
• Be a hands on engineer who can demonstrate physical experience in installation and commissioning experience.
• An individual who recognises the importance of humility and strives for a single status amongst the production team.
• An individual who is results driven, demonstrates, tenacity, drive and perseverance, with the ability to deliver in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• An individual with the ability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with longer term planning
• An individual who is resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, able to deliver results under pressure, whilst responding constructively to challenging new ideas and inputs
• An individual who is able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style
• A good communicator who can communicate complex ideas
• An effective team player, actively leads, develops and supports team members
• High levels of personal resilience, integrity and honesty as well as large amounts of humility for the team.
• An individual who enables speed in decision making through establishing alignment, clarity, appropriate resources and sense of urgency whilst bringing others along

Experience Preferred:

• Experience in CE marking of Design and Product
• Experience in structural design, calculations and installation
• Experience in controls.
• Experience of acting as the Principal Contractor and a full understanding of the responsibilities under this role.
• Experience in working for or with a Line Builder to deliver complete automated lines
• Knowledge of Maintenance Management Systems

Education Required:

Relevant Degree or equivalent experience preferred in a Mechanical discipline

Additional Information:

INSIDE IR35

To apply please send your CV to rachel.meacham@jonlee.co.uk

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.