This world leading premium brand within their sector are seeking a Engineering Manager - Controls and Automation to join their team in Cambridgeshire.
Engineering Manager - Controls & Automation
GBP50,000 - GBP60,000 + 33 Days Holiday, Pension, Health, Bonus
Cambridgeshire
Ref: 24193
Engineering Manager - Controls & Automation - The Role:
* Supervision of a small Engineering team with support from the Technical Director
* Oversee and manage a small Production team with support from a Production Assistant
* Generate new or modify existing PLC code for custom equipment and bespoke machinery
* Create electrical drawings for new machine orders and modified circuits
* Responsible for machine builds including machine testing, software development and electric panel building to strict deadlines
* Support Engineering with product development and ongoing machine improvement here in the UK and the production facility in China
* Support the China facility with production issues relating to engineering design, controls, software and electrical drawings
* Find solutions for obsolete electrical parts and generate new electrical drawings to accommodate any changes
* Ensure equipment complies with the latest safety standards and directives and CE marking
* Support Field Service Engineers as required for PLC or Electrical guidance
* Help with writing the technical manuals
Engineering Manager - Controls & Automation - The Person:
* Strong PLC knowledge
* Prior experience of managing and motivating staff and achieving targets
* Experience in machine manufacturing, R&D and design is beneficial
* Electrical Engineering knowledge with the ability to produce electrical drawings
* Understanding of machine safety and CE requirements
* Mechanical knowledge for both hands on activity and understanding manufacturing drawings
* Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatics systems would be beneficial
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to communicate at all levels
Located in Cambridgeshire, this role would be commutable from Cambridge, Bedford, Peterborough, Wellingborough and Corby.
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