Engineering Development Specialist

Engineering Development Specialist

£45,000 - £47,500

Corby

Position Description:

We have been engaged by our client to recruit a multi-skilled Engineering Development Specialist in order to implement an automated product handling system.  The system will consist of conveyors in a large distribution centre, responsible for supplying to a global market.  The role will be reporting into the main Project Manager and will be a project last around 10 years. This role requires oversees travel.

Essential Skills:

• Relevant experience of supply chain network concept and design
• Relevant experience of working with, and maintaining, automated equipment (conveyors, robots, cranes, lifts, shuttles, etc.)
• Excellent awareness of latest mechanical handling equipment and technology and their suppliers
• Strong PC skills on Microsoft packages, as well as relevant experience of design software and warehouse management system software
• Confident, professional and persuasive people skills from routinely dealing with senior managers, engineers and contractors
• Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, working to deadlines, whilst remaining calm under pressure
• Analytical skills and ability to translate complex data and technical specifications into clear information for managers

Desirable:

• Qualifications and training to an equivalent of Level 6 or above. (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulations (OFQUAL)).  Typically Graduate-level or similar qualifications (e.g.  Mechanical Engineering Degree, Degree Apprenticeship in an engineering discipline).  Level 6 Diplomas or Certificates
• CI qualification, Lean & Six Sigma to at least a Green Belt standard
• Understanding of computer programming and software development
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests  

Experience Required:

You must have experience of a similar project concerning automation

You must have experience of setting up a large distribution centre or supply chain

To apply, contact Andy McMinn on andymcminn@proftechtalent.co.uk