Title:  Executive - Automation & Innovation

Job Requisition ID:  8574
Location: 

Nivithigala, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Strategic Business Unit:  Sri Lanka Region 2
About the Company and Job Details: 

About Brandix

Driven by curiosity, Brandix is a digital-first company that addresses unmet needs by manufacturing empowered apparel solutions, delivered by inspired people. Our 50-year history is built on life-long relationships with global partners who share our purpose: inspiring a future that drives prosperity for everyone.

Key purpose of the Job

The Executive - Automation & Innovation carries out Design/Develop automation solutions, simulates prototype modules and implementations to Bulk manufacturing to improve SMV, cost and throughput time.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working closely with IE and Technical team and suggesting the simplified automated construction methods to business based on the samples/sketch received.​
  • Designing, programming, simulating and testing automated machinery and processes to complete exact tasks​
  • Ensuring all automations agreed to are completed on time for sampling or bulk.​
  • Working closely with outside suppliers and aligning them to the business requirements.​
  • Liaising with outside workshops and completing tasks on agreed T & A.​
  • 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 ​
  • Following up the developed automations until implemented to the bulk. Ensuring flawless execution from development to handover.​
  • Reviewing the next season’s development products and applying possible automation solutions.​
  • Reviewing bulk production common operations and implementing possible automation solutions to improve the throughput time.​
  • Experience in project scope preparation and machine drawings preparation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electronics Engineering, preferably with a focus on Mechatronics

Experience

3 years + Experience in the apparel industry as an Automation Engineer​
Good knowledge in 3D Mechanical designing (Solid works Designing)​
Hands-on experience on PLC & Microcontroller Programming/IoT based development /Electronic & Electrical Control panel designing and wiring/sewing machine programing and basic sewing machine mechanical knowledge

Competencies

Drive Vision & Growth
Excite & Engage Customers
Inspire Each Other
Simplify & Focus

This is an Equal Opportunity Company