Operations Project Engineer

Job description

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day. Although you will have no direct reports your role will be highly influential within Apollo. As we continue to automate our existing products you will need to apply lessoned learned and knowledge gained to both these projects and to the development of our future product ranges. You will be key a part of the team advising on mechanical design nuances and electronic component layout to best optimise the final design for automated assembly. Collaborating with stakeholders throughout Apollo you will identify opportunities for automation, develop the business cases and present them to the Board for approval. You will own the entire life cycle of the project from opportunity development and vendor selection through to installation and handover to our Shopfloor teams. You will work closely with the Test Solutions team, who will provide the expertise required to automate the testing of our products broadening your knowledge base. In return you will help them to grow by passing on your project management experience and understanding of how working with vendors can allow us to magnify the impact we can have on the business when delivering automation. Within this role there is an expectation of travel, staying away from home during the working week. The extent of this travel will vary with each project and will depend upon the locations of the suppliers that you select along with the complexity of the project. Your main responsibilities will be: Automation Major Operations projects (such as manufacturing transfers, site developments etc.) Introduction of digital tools (such as AI) within the Operations function What you will need to succeed: A strategic vision combined with a well-organised and collaborative approach. The ability to operate autonomously and manage a range of priorities. Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. Passion and tenacity to drive complex projects from start to finish. If you are motivated by challenge and thrive in a fast-paced environment we want to hear from you. Join Team Apollo where everyone has the opportunity to make a difference. We are happy to talk flexible working Just so you know, we review CV’s as we receive them, and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role. If you require any accommodations or adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to the hiring manager when asked to schedule an interview. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all candidates and celebrate individuals being their authentic selves within a working environment. Benefits Package *Role dependant We are pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package alongside a competitive salary including: Flexi- start and finish times (1pm finish on a Friday available) * Optional 9-day fortnight* 50/50 office and home working* Buying/selling holiday 14 weeks of paid parental leave (new parents) and phased return to work for those parents that take extended leave i.e. maternity, adoption leave Training and professional development Employee Bonus Scheme* Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 10.5% (subject to conditions) Non-contributory Share Scheme (Halma shares have shown sustained performance growth) * BUPA for eligible employees* Health cash plan – contribution towards health care costs EAP Workplace options Life insurance – 3 times salary and up to 6 times if you have dependents Long service awards and additional holiday 24/7 support health line Cycle to work scheme Participation/sponsorship for volunteering & charitable events Benefits for engineers as an IET Enterprise Partner Free electric car charging Free onsite parking Subsidised canteen We do not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Apollo and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. Any CVs that are not submitted through the Workday portal will not be considered. #LI-DNI #IND-DNI Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!