Aerospace Automation Engineer – Assembly & Robotics

Catering; Broughton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering seeks an Automation Engineer for a contract role in Broughton, Wales. You will deploy and support automated machinery used to assemble aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies. The job offers 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a contract end date at the end of the year.

Your responsibilities include deployment, commissioning, process optimisation, and hands-on technical support for automation equipment, including robots and CNC machines.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Engineering.
• Experience in automation and/or robotics.
• Knowledge of the production processes used in Broughton.
• Knowledge of REACH legislation.
• Project Management.
• Proficient digital and data analysis skills.
• Experience with statistical or data analysis software tools e.g., Minitab, Skywise.
• Problem solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the deployment, commissioning and ongoing support of automated machinery used in the assembly of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies.
• Develop and optimise automated assembly processes, including drilling, fastening, routing and milling operations.
• Define and specify new automated machinery and equipment to meet production, quality and operational requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of new automated assembly technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Manage automation projects from initial concept and specification through to implementation and operational handover.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting and engineering advice for existing automated machinery and production equipment.
• Support the selection, application and optimisation of cutting, drilling and routing tools to improve manufacturing performance.
• Work with a range of automation technologies, including large Cartesian systems, industrial robots, CNC milling machines, lightweight automation solutions and cobots.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and production teams to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, capability and process reliability.
• Ensure automated equipment and processes meet relevant safety, quality, performance and production requirements.

Skills

Automation/Robotics

REACH legislation

Project Management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Minitab

Skywise

Job description

Catering seeks an Automation Engineer for a contract role in Broughton, Wales. You will deploy and support automated machinery used to assemble aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies. The job offers 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a contract end date at the end of the year.

Your responsibilities include deployment, commissioning, process optimisation, and hands-on technical support for automation equipment, including robots and CNC machines.