Facility Engineer

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Full Job Description FACILITIES ENGINEER

Our Facilities Engineers are the problem solvers others look to.

From design to build, installation to commissioning, you will be in charge of developing solutions to keep our production lines moving smoothly. Within our continuous improvement culture you will collaborate closely with exceptional talent across departments such as Process Planning and Maintenance, working together to reach the best in standards of efficiency, safety, and quality.

Taking charge of projects and technical support, you will manage control system planning, project architecture and on-site contractor responsibilities to realise machinery and equipment installations that will make a real difference to the plant. Involvement in CE marking, safety regulations and obsolescence management will form part of your daily responsibilities, where you will enjoy real autonomy in what you do.

The role is particularly varied, with both mechanical and electrical engineering elementsand the support to develop the breadth of your skills across both disciplines. Working with equipment such as Robotic and manual Assembly lines, jig and robot cells, Presses, Injection-Moulding systems, Casting & machining facilities and other PLC-based systems, this technical-based position ensures no two days are the same. From people and project management to fault finding and problem-solving, we will support you to become the engineer you want to be here at Nissan.

Daily Working with the Latest in Global Technology

The introduction of our dedicated Digital Hyper-Competitiveness programme is taking the latest in world technological developments in hardware, Robotics, and automation to improve our efficiency and competitive position on a global scale. As a Nissan Facilities Engineer you will be involved in working with these technologies in our manufacturing processes. The future of Nissan is huge and embracing the very latest in tech is a focused part of our strategy to stay at the forefront of automotive innovation.

Be the Engineer you want to be at Nissan

We thrive on diversity here at Nissan and the power of our engineers lies in their differences. From mechanical to electrical backgrounds, we welcome all different Engineering experiences and skills. In return we offer a culture where your personality and engineering style can shine through, with real autonomy to drive changes in the business and the opportunity to develop breadth and depth of skills.

We have a training and development programme that is second-to-none, with formal programmes and daily mentoring schemes. The only limit to your development will be where you want to take it.

Real Reward and Recognition

We believe in the challengers and the innovators. You will be recognised and rewarded for pushing the limits in what is possible. Our Nissan Way ethos sets out our values to “Always think of the Customer”, “Show Facts, Face Reality”, “Be Accountable, Act Proactively”, “Think Outside the Box” and “Respect Others, Respect Society” and you will see them in all you do here at Nissan. Working life is excitingly challenging, where you can see tangible results and be proud of your efforts every day.

Who do you need to be?

As with all our Engineers, you will have strong skills across data analysis, facility know-how, project management and schedule control as your base foundation, along with relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience.

You will also be:

• A natural innovator with a curious mind, looking to improve processes and efficiencies in all that you do and an analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable working autonomously, managing your own workload and responsible for meeting your goals and challenges
• You will have specific experience in facility engineering a technical support role in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of industrial PLC control and networked systems and proven skills in project and contractor management.
• Happy to collaborate and communicate daily with peers and other departments at all levels and cross-functionally, able to present your ideas clearly and negotiate in a balanced but effective manner
  
  

What will you be doing?

• You will work daily on technical support for our production and maintenance departments
• You will plan and execute capital projects, taking responsibility for the full project life cycle management process and associated budgets and providing technical input and installation management for new technology implementations
• You will manage contractors on-site
• You will use data analysis and problem-solving skills to improve the reliability and efficiency of the processes you work with
• You will be the voice of equipment safety and legal compliance, undertaking risk assessments and controlling equipment technical files
  
  

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Summary

Our Facilities Engineers are the problem solvers others look to.

From design to build, installation to commissioning, you will be in charge of developing solutions to keep our production lines moving smoothly. You will collaborate closely with exceptional talent across departments such as Process Planning and Maintenance, working together to reach the best in standards of efficiency, safety and qualitywithin a culture of continuous improvement.

Taking charge of projects and technical support, you will manage control system planning, project architecture and on-site contractor responsibilities to realise machinery and equipment installations that will make a real difference to the plant. Involvement in CE marking, safety regulations and obsolescence management will form part of your daily responsibilities, where you will enjoy real autonomy in what you do.

The role is particularly varied, with both mechanical and electrical engineering elementsand the support to develop the breadth of your skills across both disciplines. Working with equipment such as Robotic and manual Assembly lines, jig and robot cells, Presses, Injection-Moulding systems, Casting & machining facilities and other PLC-based systems, this technical-based position ensures no two days are the same. From people and project management to fault finding and problem-solving, we will support you to become the engineer you want to be here at Nissan.

Daily involvement in world-leading projects is standard here at Nissan, with the chance to work on programmes such as our EV36Zero electrification programme and new model development.

Above all, we value helping you to become the engineer you want to be at Nissan, with real opportunities for development in our formal training and mentoring programmes. You will be recognised and rewarded for pushing the limits in what is possible - working life is excitingly challenging here at Nissan, where you can see tangible results and be proud of your efforts every day.

Who do you need to be?

• As with all of our Engineers, you will have strong skills across data analysis, tech know-how, people management and schedule control as your base foundation, along with relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• A natural innovator with a curious mind, looking to improve processes and efficiencies in all that you do and an analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable working autonomously, managing your own workload and responsible for meeting your goals and challenges
• You will have specific experience in facility engineering a technical support role in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of industrial PLC control and networked systems and proven skills in project and contractor management.
• Happy to collaborate and communicate daily with peers and other departments at all levels and cross-functionally, able to present your ideas clearly and negotiate in a balanced but effective manner
  
  

What will you be doing?

• You will work daily on technical support for our production and maintenance departments
• You will plan and execute capital projects, taking responsibility for the full project life cycle management process and associated budgets and providing technical input and installation management for new technology implementations
• You will manage contractors on-site
• You will use data analysis and problem-solving skills to improve the reliability and efficiency of the departments you work with
• You will be the voice of equipment safety and legal compliance, undertaking risk assessments and controlling equipment technical files
  
  

Sunderland Tyne and Wear United Kingdom