Automation Engineer – Robotics & Process Improvement

Stirling Warrington; Grimethorpe; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Stirling Warrington is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer for its Barnsley site to advance robotics, automation and manufacturing processes. The role combines hands-on engineering with strategic project delivery, aimed at reducing waste and boosting productivity.

You will identify opportunities, lead automation projects and implement new technologies that deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality and cost.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Production or Manufacturing Engineering experience in high-volume auto/Tier 1 or FMCG environments.
• Experience delivering New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Six Sigma and SPC.
• CAD experience, preferably AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and deliver automation opportunities across manufacturing operations.
• Lead installation, commissioning and integration of robotic and automated systems.
• Develop, optimise and troubleshoot robot programmes and PLC-controlled processes.
• Support introduction of new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Carry out cost-benefit analysis and input into capital investment decisions.
• Lead automation projects from concept to implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement using data analysis, Lean and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality to improve performance.
• Contribute to process optimisation, cell layout and material flow improvements.
• Support NPI and manufacturing engineering activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Manufacturing Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Stirling Warrington is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer for its Barnsley site to advance robotics, automation and manufacturing processes. The role combines hands-on engineering with strategic project delivery, aimed at reducing waste and boosting productivity.

You will identify opportunities, lead automation projects and implement new technologies that deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality and cost.