Automation and Data Analytics Engineer (KTP Associate) (EG4041-19-028)

About the company: Parafix is a long established converter and distributor of self-adhesive tapes, foams, films, foils and other flexible materials, creating complex, bespoke adhesive components. Parafix works in partnership with world leading adhesive material manufacturers, providing the latest converting technology to produce unique and high quality products for a number of market sectors including healthcare, automotive, and aerospace.

Location: Parafix Tapes and Conversions in Lancing.

Salary:  £28,000-32,000 p/a dependent on qualifications and experience plus a personal development budget of £6k.

Purpose of the role: This 3 year project aims to develop and implement technologies to generate operational performance data across manufacturing machinery, and embed data analysis expertise to transform machine scheduling, driving efficiency and productivity.

The successful applicant will lead the research and applied work on this exciting and challenging project which aims to introduce new automation and data analytics elements into Parafix’s existing production set-up, in particular to inform production planning and scheduling, aiming to achieve substantial improvements in efficiency and productivity.

This role crosses disciplines therefore a BEng Hons in any of the following will be considered:

Computing, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering, Operations Management, or any related Engineering degree with a strong computer programming component.

Applicants should have:

A strong grounding in data analysis techniquesSome experience in operation management, process / production planning, or schedulingKnowledge of instrumentation and data analysis,Conducted project work, placement and/or work experience which evidences application of some of the required skills, including project management. Please see the job description document for full details.

Closing Date: 06 Mar 2019
Category: Administrative/Clerical/Technical