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Impellam Group · 1 week ago

Factory Automation Engineer

Impellam Group is seeking an Automation Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. The role involves leading integration efforts for new automated systems, monitoring equipment health, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

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Responsibilities

Participate in design reviews for automated equipment development
Lead integration efforts for new automated systems, including testing and qualification
Own and sustain equipment performance, driving continuous improvement
Monitor equipment health and apply data analysis to identify root causes and corrective actions
Champion cross-functional initiatives to maintain high Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE)
Evaluate processing conditions and material properties using Statistical Process Control
Manage process conditions to meet control documentation and product specifications
Operate and improve mechanical and electromechanical systems
Lead process improvement initiatives focused on performance and cost optimization
Apply structured problem-solving tools such as DMAIC and Design of Experiments (DOE)
Define and implement processing conditions for new equipment and materials
Develop programs to support ongoing manufacturing improvements
Oversee qualification of new equipment, processes, and materials
Train operations personnel on equipment and process standards
Provide timely disposition of nonconforming product and support corrective action efforts
Track and report line yield and efficiency metrics
Investigate quality issues and support implementation of corrective actions
Collaborate on safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
Interface with customers as needed for technical support
Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security policies

Qualification

PLC equipmentLean ManufacturingSix SigmaData analysisRoot cause analysisStatistical Process ControlMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering
Minimum of 4-6+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering
Proven ownership of equipment from deployment through long-term support
Strong ability to manage and optimize process parameters
Experience with PLC equipment (Programmable Logic Control), and robotics tooling
Skilled in problem definition, data collection, and root cause analysis
Comfortable interpreting complex variables and drawing conclusions
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies
Familiarity with SPC and other statistical techniques

Company

Impellam Group

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Impellam Group is the 2nd largest staffing business in the UK and 12th worldwide.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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2023-12-14Acquired
2008-05-07IPO

Leadership Team

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Claire Marsh
CEO, Impellam Group North America
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Holly Courter, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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