Senior Automation Engineer

***23 month fixed term contract***

Position Summary

The Senior Automation Engineer will provide advanced technical and engineering support to an automation project(s) or function. This engineer will have the required engineering competencies and systems training to support projects.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Application of a prioritised approach in Value Centred Engineering toward achieving key opportunities in quality, service and cost.

• Works with Engineering leaders to deliver business objectives

• Responsible for assisting in the development of a world class-manufacturing group that is proficient in process improvement and problem-solving manufacturing issues using Six-Sigma tools.

• Providing technical leadership on all product, process and Equipment issues.

• Development and implementation of appropriate supporting documentation, SOPs and process work instructions compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Transferring and implementing processes, either from development, or from another manufacturing facility.

• Provision of technical leadership/guidance for the Process / maintenance Technicians and other Manufacturing / Equipment Engineers on the team.

•Provide engineering support for new Product and new process introduction, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with Stryker New product Development Process.

• Process validation for products and processes; VP, IQ, OQ, PQ and associated documentation.

• Conduct Gauge R&R studies for products and new processes.

• Responsibility for projects (value stream and cross functional) as assigned by the company, including the scoping, approval, budgeting, specification, execution, qualification and operational handover as appropriate.

• Actively interfacing with cross-functional team members and 3rd party Vendors, and always practicing good teamwork in support of the day-to-day operating requirements, and in pursuit of achieving the business targets

• Fostering a work environment of continuous improvement that supports SYK’s Quality Policy, Quality System, and the appropriate regulations for the area they support, in particular ensuring that employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.

• Observing the Quality Management Systems requirements on site at all times

• Adherence to, and enforcement of all Environment Health and Safety (EHS) requirements on site

• Elimination and/or management of material risks on the production floor in co-operation with Supplier Quality engineers

• Undertaking, where appropriate, a Subject Matter Expert’s role for Regulatory Audit purposes

• Provision of out-of-hours support to the business as required by management or as mandated by shutdowns and/or equipment failures.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge Skills

• Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience is required.

• Proven Project Management skills through the delivery of business-critical projects.

• Has 2-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

•  Strong communication and influencing skills with both internal and external agents.

• Capable of technical leading, influencing and providing technical direction to Engineers, Coop Students, Technicians and operators as required.

• Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated environment

• Demonstrable analytical & problem-solving skills, a process improvement orientation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment

• Excellent presentation and written / verbal communication skills

• Demonstrable ability to work autonomously

• A team player, with a flexible approach.

• Technological pioneer, willing to source, investigate and implement technological and automation advances

• Confident and effective decision maker, with a proven leadership ability to negotiate and influence others.

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