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Graduate Production Automation Engineer

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

Are you a Graduate Production Automation Engineer, who is looking to work in a fast paced, global, market leading company?

Here at Innovative Technology, we have an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Production Automation Engineer to join our site-based Production Engineering team at our global head office in Oldham, Greater Manchester.

The role overview:

Work closely with our UK and International team members to enhance the efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness of our manufacturing processes at Innovative Technology. Collaborate with Engineering Development teams to seamlessly transition new products into volume production.

Responsibilities of our Graduate Production Automation Engineer:

Focus on automated assembly, generate assembly line layout and manufacturing cell plans that are optimised for efficient product assembly
	
Design and develop improvement concepts for automation of repetitive assembly operations
	
Once developed, turn concept machines into Production ready equipment
	
Create concept and specification for all production equipment, liaise with manufacturers of assembly equipment
	
Demonstrate knowledge of continuous improvement approaches using techniques such as Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing
	
Create and communicate New Product information from UK Development team and share with overseas Production team
	
Create Assembly work instructions and SOP’s and other technical documentation
	
Use problem solving techniques such as root cause analysis and manage the implementation of corrective action(s)
	
Take part in design reviews of new products with the Development Team.  Ensuring products are designed for ease of manufacture and assembly

Essential Skills & Experience:

Degree in Electronic, Automation, Electro-Mechanical or Mechanical Engineering
	
Demonstrated use of Software programming languages i.e. Arduino/C++, Python, etc
	
Demonstrated use of 3D modelling and design tools for Mechanical design e.g. Solidworks, NX
	
Awareness in the manufacture process of electro-mechanical assemblies in a high-volume environment
	
Computer literate with competence in using Microsoft 365, specifically with Word and Excel
	
Strong collaborative teamwork with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
	
Analytical, creative and practical approach to solving problems, proposing solutions to issues that may arise
	
Ability to learn about complex products, services and bespoke systems quickly

Your Package & Perks:

A competitive salary
	
Flexible working hours
	
32 days holiday, (including public Holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to an extra 13 days holiday each year
	
Educational Sponsorship
	
Enhanced Pension Contribution
	
Healthcare Insurance (including dental)
	
Wellbeing support
	
Life Insurance
	
Income Protection Insurance
	
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave & pay
	
Cycle to Work Scheme
	
Electric Car Scheme   
	
Onsite electric car charging points
	
Free secure parking
	
Informal dress code     
	
Paid breaks, with free premium hot drinks

We’re Innovative…

Trading for over 30 years here at Innovative Technology, where we now have offices on five continents and employ around 400 people, with over 170 based from our state-of-the-art R&D hub.

From self-service checkouts to arcade machines, we provide our retail, banking, kiosk, vending, gaming and amusement customers with products and services that help them securely accept automated payments, with our industry-leading technology keeping us at the forefront of our sector. We also provide facial analysis technology for age estimation and control access for some of the world’s leading companies.

By being true to our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Drive we’ve seen significant growth and won numerous domestic and international awards, whilst offering outstanding career opportunities and great benefits. You’ll find us on the edge of the Pennines and less than half an hour from central Manchester, with modern offices, free parking and excellent transport links.

We are a disability-confident employer, as such we will shortlist all candidates meeting our minimum criteria (as specified in the job description) who state they have a disability within their application.

What’s next?

If you’re an experienced Graduate Production Automation Engineer and want to join our award-winning team working on the latest cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you.

A better way...  Through our people, drive and commitment we push boundaries to deliver innovative products and services.

This is a two-part interview process, starting with a brief telephone screening followed by an on site interview

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