Automation & Reliability Engineer

Job description

A Major Tier 1 Manufacturer in the Automotive sector are looking for an Automation & Reliability Engineer to join the team on a double days shift at their impressive site in the Telford area

The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong technical background within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Operating in an Automotive Tier 1 environment and reporting into the Manufacturing Maintenance Manager, you will have strong continuous improvement and RCM abilities

This is a fantastic opportunity with a global company who supply to some of the biggest clients in the industry


Role: Automation & Reliability Engineer

Location: Telford

Salary: £53,912

Shift: Double Days


The key responsibilities of the Automation & Reliability Engineer role will be:

 

• Lead the implementation of condition-based monitoring systems to proactively predict and prevent equipment failures, improving asset reliability and overall performance.

• Drive root cause analysis initiatives to uncover underlying issues and deliver effective, long-term solutions that minimize downtime and boost productivity.

• Promote the adoption of automation technologies to modernize maintenance practices, supporting the company’s vision of a highly automated operation.

• Develop and manage a comprehensive reliability program incorporating advanced data analytics, control systems, and condition-based monitoring to anticipate maintenance requirements and enhance operational efficiency.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design and implement control systems that improve process performance and safety standards.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across maintenance and engineering functions.

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor system health and drive improvements in MTTR and MTBF.

• Create, document, and standardize best practices in maintenance and reliability to ensure consistency and effective knowledge sharing across the organization.

• Deliver training and guidance to maintenance teams on new technologies and methodologies, strengthening overall departmental capability.

• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives within Manufacturing Engineering, leveraging emerging technologies to solve complex technical challenges.

The key requirements of the Facilities Maintenance Engineer will be:

• Extensive experience in advanced root cause analysis and condition-based monitoring techniques, with a track record of improving equipment reliability.

• Proven ability to lead automation and control system projects within a manufacturing environment, delivering measurable performance improvements.

• Strong foundation in mechanical or electrical engineering, with a particular focus on reliability and maintenance strategies.

• Skilled in the use of CMMS and other maintenance management systems to enhance operational efficiency and support data-driven decision-making.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences and guide cross-functional teams.

• Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Please apply online or contact kieran.brookes@technical-network.co.uk for a confidential conversation


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