Automation Machines and Systems Engineer

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

LOCATION: Broughton

TYPE: Full time 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, various optional salary sacrifice benefits, shopping discounts and much more

• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours, flexible working

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave, purpose built maternity rooms on site

• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) 

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

Airbus at Broughton has a vacancy for an Automation Machines and Systems Engineer to join the Automation team.

The team is responsible for the deployment and support of automated machinery for the manufacture of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies.  Manufacturing processes include machining, forming, drilling, fastening, cold-working, sealing and painting.  

The scope of automated machinery ranges from large milling machines and industrial robots to lightweight solutions and collaborative robots (cobots). 

 

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM 

• Defining the requirements for new automated machines and systems, managing their installation, test and acceptance, and entry into service

• Developing improvement ideas and new processes for existing automated machines

• Managing Capital investment projects and participating in multi-functional teams to deliver actions on time and cost

• Managing the CapEx process for medium scale and high value investment projects

• Providing automation support to other Airbus departments and suppliers

• Providing problem solving expertise, technical knowledge and machine data analysis to support machinery in production

• Be a technical focal point within the plant for automation systems

 

ABOUT YOU

• Degree level qualified (or equivalent) industrial automation and/or Robotics or Engineering

• A capacity to develop robust Project Management skills

• Proficient digital and data analysis skills. Experience with statistical or data analysis software tools would be advantageous e.g. Minitab, Skywise

• Has the ability to understand, translate and present complex data in meaningful terms to a non-technical audience and/or senior stakeholders

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

 

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Manufacturing Engineering

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