Project Engineer (Automation)

Project Engineer (Automation)

ITM Power

Location: Sheffield

Direct Applications Only - No Agency Applicants at this time

About ITM Power

Building on more than two decades of science led research and development, ITM Power designs and manufactures pioneering PEM electrolysers that produce green hydrogen. This helps pave the way to a cleaner economy by enabling industry to decarbonise.

As the first hydrogen related company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, it’s no exaggeration to say that we’re globally recognised experts in our field.

In recent years, interest in green hydrogen has increased rapidly worldwide. To help meet demand and accelerate global progress towards net-zero, we have scaled up at speed.

In 2021, we opened our cutting-edge factory at Bessemer Park, Sheffield, representing a step-change in our ambition as a business.

Why join us

Our business is entering a significant period of transition, undertaking a period of transformation from our global facilities in Sheffield. You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people, delivering best in class performance, who all share our desire, commitment and ambition to succeed. Our talented team of individuals display energy and enthusiasm with the ability to adapt to ever evolving business needs, encouraging each other to be the best we can. We’ve come a long way, join us for the rest of this incredible journey!

What are we looking for

We have an opportunity for a Project Engineer. This position will play a leading role in all thing’s factory optimisation, with an emphasis on new technology and production engineering improvement opportunities.

The role is focussed on delivering projects which create new efficient processes to increase factory capacity, reduce lead time and increase quality.

The role will involve travel in the UK and abroad. You will be responsible for leading research and development, feeding into future product design for manufacture, engaging with suppliers and detailing business cases for capex projects. The successful candidate will have a proven record delivering capex schemes circa £3 million.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and evaluate existing systems and processes, identifying value-added and non-value-added activities to solve process design challenges
• Support the definition of the ITM Power Production Technology Roadmap
• Work within the Production Engineering department to develop or identify new technologies supporting production targets

• Conduct manufacturing research and development to utilise technology creating opportunities and reduce risk

• Project Management from Proof of Concept to production handover of high-end automation
• Create reports on activities and other elements within your scope
• Lead by example and reflect best practice in everything you do
• Any other tasks within your competency

About You

Knowledge and Experience

HNC/HND in engineering discipline. (or equivalent)

Lean Manufacturing, 5S awareness, Process Mapping, and PFMEA methodology

Lean Six Sigma, root cause analysis

Capability analysis of plant and process

Capex business case generation and project management

Experience of working within an engineering discipline in a volume manufacturing environment

Coal face experience within a change management environment, leading Design for Manufacture and new product introduction support

Minimum of 5 years’ experience delivering highly automated systems within the Automotive

industry or similar

Expert in the fields of robotics, machine vision, controls systems etc

Proven track record of delivering complete, bespoke production lines both in the UK and

internationally

Skills and Abilities

Thorough and logical approach to problem solving and implementing change

Ability to highlight potential opportunities and improvements

Excellent knowledge of Automation best practises and the latest technologies in that area

A good level of IT competence in Microsoft packages and any other IT systems as they are identified

Project driven, with an ability to react in an agile way to change or scope creep

Ability to communicate at all levels and ensure information is understood and embedded.

Excellent team player and able to collaborate and influence stake holders

Positive character and motivational, leading others through the transition from a manual low-tech process to one utilising cutting-edge technology

What can we offer you

Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and a wider range of benefits including:

• Buy as you earn (BAYE) share scheme
• Birthday holiday
• Free onsite parking including free electric car charging points
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sodexo discount platform
• Free flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Life assurance
• Free fruit, tea and coffee

We know your career is important to you, it’s important to us too, which is why we also offer opportunities for you to grow and develop your career. If you are looking to join a growing, dynamic business and want to be part of our amazing team we would love to hear from you.

Our success is driven by the exceptional diversity of our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we encourage our employees to learn and grow, fuelled by mutual respect in a place where ideas flow and thrive.