Engineering Manager - Controls & Automation

This world leading premium brand within their sector are seeking a Engineering Manager - Controls and Automation to join their team in Cambridgeshire.

Engineering Manager - Controls & Automation

GBP50,000 - GBP60,000 + 33 Days Holiday, Pension, Health, Bonus

Cambridgeshire

Ref: 24193

Engineering Manager - Controls & Automation - The Role:

• Supervision of a small Engineering team with support from the Technical Director
• Oversee and manage a small Production team with support from a Production Assistant
• Generate new or modify existing PLC code for custom equipment and bespoke machinery
• Create electrical drawings for new machine orders and modified circuits
• Responsible for machine builds including machine testing, software development and electric panel building to strict deadlines
• Support Engineering with product development and ongoing machine improvement here in the UK and the production facility in China
• Support the China facility with production issues relating to engineering design, controls, software and electrical drawings
• Find solutions for obsolete electrical parts and generate new electrical drawings to accommodate any changes
• Ensure equipment complies with the latest safety standards and directives and CE marking
• Support Field Service Engineers as required for PLC or Electrical guidance
• Help with writing the technical manuals

Engineering Manager - Controls & Automation - The Person:

• Strong PLC knowledge
• Prior experience of managing and motivating staff and achieving targets
• Experience in machine manufacturing, R&D and design is beneficial
• Electrical Engineering knowledge with the ability to produce electrical drawings
• Understanding of machine safety and CE requirements
• Mechanical knowledge for both hands on activity and understanding manufacturing drawings
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatics systems would be beneficial
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to communicate at all levels

Located in Cambridgeshire, this role would be commutable from Cambridge, Bedford, Peterborough, Wellingborough and Corby.