Manufacturing Automation Engineer

New Appointments Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on automation in Whitstable. The successful candidate will support new product introductions (NPI), process development, and production improvements. Required skills include a degree in Mechanical Engineering, over 5 years in a manufacturing environment, CAD experience, and a basic understanding of PLCs and HMIs. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to various engineering projects and to enhance manufacturing capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Working towards or holding IEng/CEng status.
• Basic understanding of PLCs, HMIs, sensors and automation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI projects, engineering changes and process design.
• Identify and implement process, equipment and automation solutions.
• Investigate production/quality issues and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamworking skills

Education

Degree (Level 6/BEng) in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

CAD (preferably Creo)

PDM proficiency

ERP/MRP proficiency

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer (Automation)

Location: Whitstable

Position: Full time

We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong focus on automation to support NPI, process development, production improvement, and troubleshooting across our manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities

• Support NPI projects, engineering changes and process design.
• Assist with DFMEA/PFMEA, APQP tools and PPAP deliverables.
• Identify and implement process, equipment and automation solutions (robotics, PLC/HMI, vision, conveyors, assembly/test automation).
• Carry out prototype builds, process validation and create workstation documentation.
• Support tooling and gauging design.
• Provide installation/commissioning support for automated equipment.
• Investigate production/quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Work with engineering drawings, PDM systems and ERP/MRP tools.
• Support ISO 9001/AS9100 audits and supplier/customer quality investigations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.

About You

Essential

• Degree (Level 6/BEng) in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Working towards or holding IEng/CEng status.
• CAD experience (preferably Creo), plus PDM and ERP/MRP proficiency.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and documentation.
• Basic understanding of PLCs, HMIs, sensors and automation concepts.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and teamworking skills.

Desirable

• MEng/Level 7 qualification.
• 10+ years' engineering experience.
• Experience delivering automated workstations/cells.
• PLC programming, robotics integration and machine safety experience.
• Six Sigma, project management and aerospace standards knowledge.

Additional Responsibilities

• Follow site Health & Safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and quality systems.

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