MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Engineer

Birmingham
6 days ago
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Salary/rate: Hourly rate is £21.33 attracting an average of 21% shift allowance, making average annual remuneration approx: £52.7k p.a.

They are on a 3-shift rotation so 14:00-22:00 / 06:00-14:00 and 22:00-06:00 rotating weekly.

Main purpose of the job:

  • This role will form part of the plant technical team for the MES (Manufacturing Execution System) function for new project production launches and all current production processes across multiple plants.

    PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Significant experience in an automotive and engineering environment.

  • Robotic awareness trained for movement, recovery and fault finding (ABB, Nachi and Fanuc).

  • Knowledge of PLC programming and fault finding through to fix.

  • Programming and fault-finding knowledge within Sorion, Orion and Kepware.

  • Audits - ISO19011 training or proven experience in automotive production sector (ISO/TS 16949, IATF16949, VDA).

  • Clear understanding and able to apply PFMEA logic to identify and manage risk/feasibility.

    Knowledge of:

  • Keyence and Omron Vision, Camera and Sensor Systems.

  • Eaton System programming and fault finding through to fix.

  • ECR (Engineering Change Request) Processes.

  • Knowledge of and execution of Practical Problem Solving (Six Sigma Methodology).

  • PCR (Process Change Request) Processes.

  • Waterjet machines and robotics.

  • Key controlling documents (PFMEA, Control Plan and SOI’s).

  • Knowledge and Understanding of Launch Process (Gateways).

    We will process your CV and personal information to assess your suitability for the role. If we wish to consider you further, we will register your personal information in our database and contact you. We may contact you from time to time about other relevant roles. Your personal information will be securely held. For more information please refer to our privacy notice, a copy of which can be found on our website. – Select Engineering Limited

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