Standards & Controls Lead Engineer – ME BIW

Grade D, local Nitra

Salary:  From 2030 eur monthly, 0-15% yearly bonus, other benefits according JLR rules

OPPORTUNITY

Responsible for leading the development, update and implementation control specifications and standards for manufacturing equipment and systems, ensuring integrated IT solutions and machinery safety. This includes mechanical, electrical, programmable logic controller software (PLC’s) and robot programming software development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Developing Production Ready Equipment Interfaces (Mechanical & Electrical)

· 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 process teams, Manufacturing Operations, Maintenance and IT Departments

· Investigating Future Technologies and feasibility with Manufacturing Engineering Team

· Provide technical expertise to team problem solving activities to accurately identify root cause and corrective actions

· Assisting & advising Manufacturing Engineering and plant operations on Manufacturing Equipment Technical Issues

· 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 controls 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

CANDIDATE

Essential: 

· Previous experience and expertise in the specification, delivery, installation and launch of Controls Systems, preferably in an automotive or powertrain environment

· Thorough understanding of machine electrical systems and designs in Manufacturing

· Experience of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) programming methods

· Relevant degree or equivalent experience

· English proficiency to write, read and speak;

Desirable: 

· Understanding of machinery safety legislation and standards

· Rockwell PLC experience

· Ethernet IP Networks

· Knowledge of IT networks and architectures

· ABB robot integration and/or programming experience;

PERSONAL PROFILE

Essential: 

· An individual who is results driven, demonstrates, tenacity, drive and perseverance, with the ability to deliver in a complex, highly demanding environment.

· An individual with the ability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with longer term planning

· An individual who is resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, able to deliver results under pressure, whilst responding constructively to challenging new ideas and inputs

· An individual who is able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style

· A good communicator who can communicate complex ideas

· A effective team player, actively leads, develops and supports team members

Desirable: 

· Resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure

· An individual who enables speed in decision making through establishing alignment, clarity, appropriate resources and sense of urgency whilst bringing others along