Sr. Automation Engineer

Reporting to the Director, Global Device Manufacturing & Technology, this role will support the engineering and commercial teams within the Device network in West.

This role is responsible for the coordination of the technical RFQ (Request for Quotation) and Development Agreement process within the global engineering functions (Manufacturing Assembly Automation & Injection Moulding).

This role will have functional responsibility for compiling the manufacturing strategy and costs associated with the RFQs and Internal DAs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for leading key activities within the Global Device Engineering Group specifically related to the quotation of commercial bids and development agreements.

Work with internal stakeholders across global sites to understand customer & business needs and translate to technical outputs and costs.

Identifying deliverables, time and cost, setting priorities and reporting to meet the needs of the business and the customer.

Responsible for the co-ordination and preparation of commercial bids within the engineering function for new business within existing and new accounts, including coordinating cross functional teams in support of this process.

Establish relationships with equipment suppliers in pursuit of new business, product development, manufacturing process development, continuous improvement, and on-going business development.

Manage equipment suppliers during the RFQ phase to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner.

Represent Global Engineering where applicable at customer meetings to ensure that the needs of the business are met.

Ensure that the procedures and systems are in place to facilitate the introduction of new processes and equipment.