Hands-on Robotics & Welding Automation Engineer

KNDS DEFENCE UK LIMITED; Stockport; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Zusammenfassung

KNDS UK seeks a practical, hands-on Manufacturing Automation Engineer to support and maintain robotic welding and fabrication systems on the shop floor. You will drive real-time process improvements and assist the AME team with new equipment integration, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and preventative maintenance.

You will work closely with suppliers, integrators, and internal teams to optimise automation in welding and fabrication (steel/aluminium), program PLCs and robots, and contribute to EHS

Qualifikationen

• HND in Manufacturing, Engineering or Mechatronics discipline.
• Proficiency in at least one major robot language and experience with PLCs.
• Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or Mechatronics discipline.
• PRINCE2, Agile, PMP or similar project management accreditation.
• Lean certification such as Six Sigma Green or Black Belt would be advantageous.
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Computer skills (MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Working within a manufacturing and engineering environment.
• Ability to identify and mitigate technical, schedule and cost risks.
• Understanding of large-scale manufacturing, including advanced techniques, quality control (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
• Practical experience of NPI.
• Process planning and optimisation.
• Ability to analyse process data to drive improvements (cycle and tact RFT etc.)
• Practical knowledge of relevant HSE regulations

Aufgaben

• Support concept development and act as a technical liaison with suppliers when required.
• Support specification and implementation of automation equipment where required.
• Support hands-on commissioning, installation, and FAT/SAT of robotic and automated systems.
• Develop preventative maintenance routines in collaboration with maintenance teams.
• Carry out rapid fault finding and implement software fixes to maintain production uptime.
• Work with integrators and internal teams to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Program, modify, and develop PLCs and control systems.
• Identify opportunities for automation improvements within welding and fabrication processes.
• Develop and refine robot programs for welding applications with Weld Engineering.
• Familiarity with off-line programming tools.
• Program and optimise robots on-site, including CI updates and new parts introductions.
• Support analysis of production issues and implement practical improvements on automation equipment.
• Apply continuous improvement and lean principles on the shop floor.
• Support operators with basic robot operation, fault recovery, and safety awareness.
• Update cell documentation including operating procedures and automation standards.
• Ensure equipment modifications comply with EHS, CE/UKCA, and PUWER requirements.
• Support manufacturing and quality standards through process control and procedures.

Kenntnisse

Robot programming

MS Office

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing experience

Risk management

Process optimization

Process data analysis

HSE regulations

Experience in similar role

Ausbildung

HND in Manufacturing

Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Mechatronics

PRINCE2/Agile/PMP certification

Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)

Tools

PLCs

Robot language

Jobbeschreibung

KNDS UK seeks a practical, hands-on Manufacturing Automation Engineer to support and maintain robotic welding and fabrication systems on the shop floor. You will drive real-time process improvements and assist the AME team with new equipment integration, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and preventative maintenance.

You will work closely with suppliers, integrators, and internal teams to optimise automation in welding and fabrication (steel/aluminium), program PLCs and robots, and contribute to EHS