Manufacturing Automation Engineer

New Appointments Group Ltd; Seasalter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in automation. The successful candidate will support NPI, process development, and production improvement. Key responsibilities include identifying automation solutions, supporting engineering changes, and solving production quality issues. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and have over 5 years of experience. A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment is emphasized.

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

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Teamworking skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

Creo

PDM

ERP/MRP

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.

CV's in word format to be sent to [e-mail]

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.