Overview
Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Join our Hull facility as a Manufacturing Engineer with a focus on controls and automation. This role shapes modern manufacturing processes, drives automation initiatives, and supports a high‑performance operations environment.
Role Purpose
You will develop, optimize, and support manufacturing processes with a strong emphasis on automation, controls systems, and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and H&S teams to ensure equipment reliability, process efficiency, and safe, standardized operations.
Responsibilities
- Manufacturing Process & Technical Support: provide technical support to daily manufacturing operations; ensure equipment operates in line with process requirements and performance standards; develop and maintain clear, standardized operating procedures for the operations team; troubleshoot and resolve controls‑related issues across production lines.
- Automation & Continuous Improvement: lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, efficiency, and process optimisation; identify, evaluate, and implement modern engineering solutions, including robotics, vision systems, and advanced controls; develop automation concepts and progress them through feasibility, cost analysis, CAPEX approval, and implementation; advise management on new technologies, cost–benefit outcomes, and long‑term process improvements.
- Cross‑Functional Technical Support: support Maintenance with controls diagnostics, root‑cause analysis, and creation of standardized troubleshooting guides; assist Production in developing standardized equipment manuals and operating instructions; work with Quality and H&S teams to identify and implement technical solutions that reduce risk and improve compliance.
- Project Management (CAPEX & OPEX): manage capital and process development projects, including budgeting, technical scoping, and timeline control; identify improvement opportunities, calculate savings, and prepare CAPEX/OPEX documentation; collaborate with global Donaldson engineering teams and external contractors to align best practices and deliver successful project outcomes.
Required Competencies & Experience
- Technical qualification: HNC, HND, or BEng in Engineering or related discipline.
- Proven experience in controls engineering.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, automation technologies, and industrial equipment.
- Ability to create clear documentation and communicate technical concepts to non‑technical teams.
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