Job Description

Automation Process Specialist

Location: Coleshill
Contract Length: 6 Months
Rate: £500 per day / Ltd Company / Outside IR35

Following the award of a major programme, we are seeking an experienced Automation Process Specialist to play a critical role in optimising and developing a highly automated production process.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineering professional to become the technical expert for a challenging high-volume manufacturing process, driving performance improvements, fault resolution, process optimisation and technician development.

The Opportunity

You will take ownership of a complex assembly and packaging system, ensuring production targets, quality standards and operational efficiencies are achieved. Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives and support the successful commissioning of a new fully automated production line.

This role would suit candidates from high-volume manufacturing environments including Automotive, FMCG, Food Production, Packaging or Process Manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Become the technical process expert for the assembly and packaging system
• Drive system performance to achieve output targets of (Apply online only) parts per minute and OEE above 90%
• Lead structured fault-finding and root cause analysis activities
• Identify and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Manage, coach and develop Cell Technicians within the business unit
• Act as the training facilitator for technical systems and manufacturing processes
• Support machine commissioning, process trials and validation activities
• Work closely with customers, suppliers and project stakeholders
• Support APQP activities throughout the product lifecycle
• Develop and maintain Control Plans, Standard Operating Procedures and associated process documentation
• Assist in the development and refinement of Process FMEAs
• Support Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Standard Work and process flow development
• Monitor and report manufacturing KPIs to drive operational performance
• Present project updates and technical reports to both internal and external stakeholders
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 4 years' experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience within high-volume, high-speed manufacturing environments
• Backgrounds considered include Automotive, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Packaging or Process Industries
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding capabilities
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP and FMEA processes
• Understanding of IATF16949 and ISO management systems
• Ability to analyse complex manufacturing data and drive process improvements
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven approach
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

What's on Offer?

• Day rate of £500 per day
• Opportunity to work on a flagship manufacturing programme
• Significant influence on the development of a new automated manufacturing process
• Exposure to cutting-edge automation and advanced manufacturing technologies
• Long-term contract potential
• Work with a highly experienced engineering and manufacturing team
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on a major programme

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer or Production Engineering Specialist looking for your next challenge in a high-volume manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss this exciting opportunity in confidence.

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