Automation Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by TekWissen ®
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Broughton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Automation Engineer role at Client involves deploying, developing, and supporting automated machinery for aircraft wing assembly. The position requires collaboration with engineering and manufacturing stakeholders to enhance automated processes. The role is based in Broughton and is expected to last for six months. The successful candidate will have a strong background in automation and robotics within a manufacturing context.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and implement new automated machinery solutions.
- Develop and improve automated assembly processes.
- Provide project management support for automation initiatives.
- Offer technical support and advice for existing automated systems, including cutters, drills, and routers.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering and manufacturing.
- Analyze performance data using statistical and digital tools.
- Automation scope includes large Cartesian machines, industrial robots, CNC milling machines, lightweight solutions, and collaborative robots (cobots).
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in automation, robotics, or manufacturing engineering.
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong knowledge of automated production processes.
- Experience using data analysis/statistical software (e.g., Minitab, Skywise).
- Demonstrated project management capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving skills (including PPS).
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Broughton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Overview : TekWissen is a global workforce management provider throughout the UK, Europe and many other countries in the world. Client, a global leader in aerospace, defense, and space. With major operations in the UK, Client is at the forefront of innovation in aviation and technology. With operations in commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense systems, and space exploration, Client employs over 130,000 people worldwide.
Job Title: Automation Engineer
Location: Broughton
Job Type: 6 Months
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description : We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our Manufacturing Technologies Team at Client location. You will be responsible for the deployment, development, and support of automated machinery used in the assembly of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies. This includes a wide range of processes such as drilling, fastening, routering, and milling.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement new automated machinery solutions.
- Develop and improve automated assembly processes.
- Provide project management support for automation initiatives.
- Offer technical support and advice for existing automated systems, including cutters, drills, and routers.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering and manufacturing.
- Analyze performance data using statistical and digital tools.
Automation Scope Includes
- Large Cartesian machines
- Industrial robots
- CNC milling machines
- Lightweight solutions and collaborative robots (cobots)
Required Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in automation , robotics , or manufacturing engineering .
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong knowledge of automated production processes.
- Experience using data analysis/statistical software (e.g., Minitab, Skywise).
- Demonstrated project management capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving skills (including PPS).
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.