Description:
Responsible for developing, updating and implementing control specifications and standards for manufacturing
equipment and systems, ensuring integrated IT solutions and machinery safety. This includes mechanical, pneumatics
electrical, programmable logic controller software (PLC's) and robot programming software development.
Role Responsibilities:
- To manage the overall planning, co-ordination and delivery of Control systems and standards to ensure production ready equipment interfaces.
- Maintain close working relationships with other Manufacturing Engineering teams, Manufacturing Operations, and IT Departments
- Provide technical expertise to problem solving activities to accurately identify root cause and corrective actions
- Maintain Technical Standards, Project Books and specifications for all Manufacturing systems in line with the departments Bill of Process, global standard operating practices and Jaguar Land Rover quality systems
- Maintain interfaces specifications from Shop Floor PLC's/Applications to Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Commission and work on machine monitoring/quality systems within Production facilities
- Developing new suppliers, cost effectively, into the groups Standards for Equipment Manufacture
- Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested
Skills & Experience:
- Demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact.
- Continually working hard to deliver a modern luxury experience to earn and keep our customers' trust and loyalty.
- Embracing differences, being empathetic, welcoming challenges together empowering each other to deliver.
- Building trust by speaking openly and honestly, listening attentively, and treating others respectfully.
- Taking initiative and using failure as an opportunity to learn. We develop by giving + seeking honest feedback.
- Making a difference through our results. We innovate and never lose sight of what we want to achieve.
- An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment
- An individual with the ability to prioritise their work load
- A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas
- An effective team player who supports team members
- Resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure
- Previous experience and expertise in the specification, delivery, installation and launch of Controls Systems,
- preferably in an automotive or propulsion environment
- Thorough understanding of machine electrical systems and designs in Manufacturing
- Experience of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) programming methods
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience
- Understanding of machinery safety legislation and standards
- PLC experience
- Robotics experience
- Industrial Ethernet Networks
- Knowledge of IT networks and architectures