Junior Robotics Engineer

Fortune Brands Innovations are a US based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide.

Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of a collection of leading luxury UK brands: Shaws of Darwen, Perrin & Rowe, and Victoria & Albert Baths, which we market under the umbrella brand, House of Rohl.

In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market leading digital showering technology.

All of our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products.

With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people who are dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow.

Our people are what make our business, and we truly care about creating a ‘Home for All’ where employees are empowered to make a difference, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We are passionate about rewarding excellence and helping people to grow, both personally and professionally, during their time with us.

If you are looking for opportunities within a progressive, innovative, and nurturing organisation; and have the energy, passion, and commitment to deliver excellence, we would love to hear from you.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Junior Robotics Engineer within our growing Engineering Team.

In a nutshell you will be responsible for:

As Junior Manufacturing Engineer for Robotics, you will support the writing, implementation, monitoring and controlling of CNC programs for state-of-the-art, technology-driven equipment used in the ceramics manufacturing process, including casting machines, kilns, automated spray, ABB robotics and electric manipulator; as well as identifying and supporting manufacturing improvements and efficiencies using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Alongside the wider team, you are responsible for maintaining and improving existing operations as well as incorporating new methods and processes by providing technical expertise, support and development on new and existing product lines. Working with site leadership, you will be involved in the management of new product introduction and product change programs, utilizing resources to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

What you are already great at:

• Providing technical expertise, support and development on new and existing production lines; driving continuous improvement by supporting the introduction of new methods and processes to ensure we meet quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time requirements.
• Working collaboratively with the relevant departments, ensure on-time and effective delivery of engineering stage drawings, routing, control plans, tooling, fixtures CNC programs and testing requirements, in line with national and international regulatory standards.
• Assisting with the programming of ABB robotics to perform tasks, ensuring precise movements and optimal efficiency.
• Supporting the design and development of robotic control systems, and implementing control algorithms to enable it to navigate, interact with the environment, and perform tasks autonomously.
• Collaborating with production teams to define robotic requirements, tailor programs accordingly, and monitor operations to ensure proper functioning, as well as addressing any errors or malfunctions.
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation, including operating procedures, troubleshooting guides and maintenance logs; and providing system training where needed.
• Working with Process Engineering to develop PFMEA’s, control plans, process flows, routing, designs; and procuring the relevant machine tools and fixtures.
• Working with the team to drive digital transformation in manufacturing via MES systems, providing support and developing new solutions.
• Supporting error proofing through standardised work assignments, connecting equipment, measuring and improving process balance.
• Supporting the specification and project management of new equipment install and commissioning; and end to end projects, including factory design and layout.
• Introducing new CAD, CAM software, Manufacturing Intelligence, CNC / Robotic programming, error proofing and SAP / EFACs data accuracy to manufacture bespoke items, prototypes, tooling or high and low volume products.

For this role we would need you to demonstrate:

Essential

• Experience and a keen interest in designing and assembling robotic automation systems.
• Proficiency in mechanical design and analysis tools, such as Computer Aided Design software (CAD), ideally with SolidWorks
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and address technical challenges.
• A passion for robotic automation.
• A self-starter, takes ownership of own job-based learning.
• A flexible attitude to work.

Desirable

• Relevant work experience
• Degree in mechanical, mechatronics, robotic automation engineering, or similar.
• Knowledge of robotics, automation technologies, control systems, and sensors.
• In-depth knowledge of drawing standards, specifically technical product specifications such as BS8888.
• Familiar with programming languages such as C++, Python, or PLC
• Project Management experience and/or qualification
• Experience with procurement, maintenance, and relevant updated standards including Bsi, ASME.
• Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Systems Planning and Implementation.
• IOSH qualification

What your colleagues say about you:

An ideas and solutions focused person

An excellent and engaging communicator, confidence to communicate at all levels

Very organised and methodical

Able to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing

Very high level of attention to detail

Our Values :

Cultivates Innovation - Always remain curious.

Active Learner - Take every opportunity to grow your own capability.

Collaborates - Use your network, sharing knowledge and skills.

Plans and Aligns - Make it relevant, make it purposeful

Why work for us:

We reward our employees not just for the big headline results we reward our teams for how you have positively contributed to the business and that isn’t always defined by hitting a financial target.

We have a pay for performance culture and reward annually on results. In an ever changing environment its key that you are a curious and nimble learner. We succeed as a team so the ability to collaborate is essential. And to continue to grow and continually challenge you need to ensure you are able to both plan and align so we are all pulling in the same direction.

The benefits bit:

33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Incentive Plan Bonus Structure

Life Assurance

Health & Wellbeing Programme, including health cash plan and employee assistance

Pension Plan

High St Reward Scheme

Refer a Friend Programme

Free Parking

Frequent Technology User Free Eye Care

Flexible working model

High 5 Employee Recognition Programme

And as an employer who values you, you will be welcomed with open arms and supported to succeed.

Our hiring process:

1. You will be contacted by a member of our resourcing team for an initial discussion, this may be on Teams.
2. You will be invited to site for either a 1 or 2 stage process depending on the role.
3. We will inform you ahead of your interview what we will be discussing, we want to give you the opportunity to shine in these meetings.

Successful candidates will be notified and the start date will be confirmed for when you will be beginning your Fortunes Brand journey.