CV TECHNICAL LTD Looking for Controls Engineer at
Coventry
, West Midlands Full Time
Controls Engineer
Coventry
Double Days (Mornings & Afternoons)
£52,400 + Overtime + Benefits
Company Profile:
I am looking for a motivated Controls Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing company within the automotive industry. This role will suit someone who is looking to utilise their skills to help keep a start of the art production facility maintained to a high standard. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will be involved in all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance within their operation. With progressive training and development this company is always looking to enhance its employees and their skill sets, whilst additionally being supported by a welcoming team of engineers.
Job Roles & Responsibilities:
Regular interface with all members of the engineering team, support functions and Suppliers.
Responsibility for all related aspects of EHS.
Identify and improve productivity opportunities through continuous improvement initiatives that are engineering related.
To provide an engineering support service to all production areas.
To provide specific support for engineering projects.
To provide technical expertise for FMEA.
To offer support for problem solving activities taking place on site.
To be actively involved in implementing lean philosophy across site.
To provide AR information in line with company procedures and in a timely manner.
Prepare specifications for capital equipment.
Manage and control projects within scheduled target dates, including liaising with contractors, service partners etc.
Identify and implement projects internally and externally at reducing cost, improving quality in order to achieve company performance objectives.
Procurement of new machines, introduction and validation of new processes.
Provide technical support in respect of production processes.
To undertake design work related to projects and problem solving actions.
Customer concern resolution.
Process improvement (OEA increase and scrap reduction).
Problem solving experience (5 why, 6 sigma, fishbone diagram) for example.
Ability to problem solve under production pressures, establish standard methods and training.
Able to write programs from scratch and heavy programming modifications.
Manages PLC controls from reactive maintenance to planned maintenance to raise reliability, shorten cycle times and limit quality issues while correcting quality problems.
Monitor and maintain the upkeep of all PLC, HMI, and robot backups.
Keep all record of changes and activities completed.
Supply technical assistance to the maintenance department with complex breakdowns and assist with normal breakdowns.
Required Skills & Experience:
Engineering skills within Controls/PLC’s/Automation/HMI’s
HNC/HND/Degree – Engineering Related Discipline
Strong Electrical background
Worked previously within a manufacturing environment
Automotive Industry Background (Advantageous)
Company Profile:
Growing company with great progression opportunities
Multi-million turnover industry leader
Experiencing a period of exciting growth
In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Thomas Barkes at or call for a confidential discussion on .
