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Automation Project Engineer
Job Posted: 21 hours ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Automation Project Engineer
Location: Redditch
Rate: £30 - £45 per hour (DOE)
Hours: 39 per week
Contract Type: 12-month rolling contract
We're looking for a hands-on Automation Engineer to lead the installation of robotic and automated production lines as part of a major transformation programme. This is a contract role ideal for someone with strong project engineering experience and a passion for automation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the installation of robotic and automated systems across manufacturing lines.
* Identify manual processes suitable for automation and assess cost vs. savings.
* Write and issue RFQs to suppliers, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with business needs.
* Compare supplier proposals and manage sourcing events.
* Oversee layout changes and coordinate with internal departments (IT, Maintenance, etc.).
* Manage suppliers and integrators, ensuring alignment timing plans.
* Conduct and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), ensuring installations meet RFQ specifications.
* Maintain project documentation and lead internal reviews.
Requirements:
* Strong project management skills with experience in automation or engineering project delivery.
* Understanding of automation systems and PLCs (no programming required).
* Experience managing suppliers and integration partners.
* Familiarity with layout planning, timing plans, and contractor control procedures.
* Relevant Engineering qualification required.
Ideal Candidate Attributes:
* Detail-oriented and proactive.
* Strong communicator with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
* Confident in managing complex installations and driving results.
Interested in this exciting new challenge? Apply now.
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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
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