About the Company and Job Details: 

About Brandix

At Brandix, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s Apparel industry, we develop, manufacture and market end to end apparel solutions for world renowned brands. With a purpose to deliver Inspired Solutions through Inspired People, we have a team of over 60,000 employees across nine countries including India, Bangladesh, Haiti and the United Kingdom. On a journey to be the most sustainable apparel manufacturer in the region, Brandix embeds real change across every point of our operations as we care for our planet and the communities in which we serve.

Key purpose of the Job

The Automation Engineer carries out Design/Develop automation solutions, Simulate  prototype modules and implement to Bulk manufacturing to improve SMV , cost and Throughput time. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Working closely with IE and Technical team  and suggesting the simplified automated construction methods to business based on the samples/sketch received.
2. Designing, programming, simulating and testing automated machinery and processes in order to complete exact tasks
3. Ensuring all automations agreed to are completed on time for sampling or bulk.
4. Working closely with outside suppliers and aligning them to the business requirements.
5. Liaising  with  outside workshops and completing tasks on agreed T & A.
6. Preparing the monthly project plan along with the estimated project cost and obtaining the approval from IE & Finance Department. Preparing the month -end presentation to the management 
7. Following up the developed automations until implemented to the bulk. Ensuring flawless execution from development to handover.
8. Reviewing the next season’s development products and applying possible automation solutions.
9. Reviewing bulk production common operations and implementing possible automation solutions to improve the throughput time.
    

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Experience

Possess knowledge in QA practices, Industrial Engineering and Automation and Innovation

Competencies

1. Driving Vision and Change

2. Exciting & Engaging Customers

3. Inspiring Employees

4. Driving Results

TC – Knowledge of GSD and IE Concepts (P2)

TC – Knowledge of Sewing Techniques (P2)

TC – Functional IT and Digital Skills (P1)

TC – Integrated Apparel Value Chain Perspective (P1)

TC – Fabric Know-how (P1)

This is an Equal Opportunity Company

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Closing Date: 2023/10/06