People – The Heart of the Factory!

Matthew McCombe

Mechatronics Engineer

1. Tell me about your role at Denroy.

I’m the Group Mechatronics/Automation Engineer at Denroy, where I work across a range of engineering projects. A big part of my role is looking for ways to improve our processes, introduce automation into production and design and build bespoke machines for our own applications. I also work closely with the maintenance team, helping with more complex breakdowns and faults that involve PLC programming, robotics, and control systems.

2. How have your skills and expertise developed within your job?

Every day has an opportunity to learn something new, and I’ve always enjoyed the problem-solving side of engineering. I’ve been lucky to work alongside lots of different departments at Denroy, particularly IT, Technical and Moulding, which has helped me gain a better understanding of how different areas of the business work together.

Over time, I’ve been able to develop my skills quite a bit, particularly in PLC and robot programming, as well as CAD design. A lot of that has come from getting involved in different projects, trying new things and learning from the people around me. Denroy has supported me through my CMI Project management qualification, Industrial Networks training and funded my membership to the IET (Institute of engineering and technology).

3. What are some of your professional goals within Denroy?

My main goal is to keep developing my own skills while looking for new opportunities to improve and advance our production processes. I’d also like to grow the engineering team over time, giving us more scope to take on bigger projects and bring further automation into the factory.

I’m particularly interested in how we can tie automation and machine data into Denroy’s wider digital transformation plans, working closely with the IT team to bring production and technology closer together.

4. What is one of your proudest moments or achievements whilst working with Denroy?

I’ve only been with Denroy for around a year, so I feel I’m still at the early stages of making my mark. I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given so far and the trust placed in me to get involved in different projects and areas of the business. I think one of the most rewarding things has been being able to learn from the people around me and start putting some of that knowledge into practice.