Manufacturing Automation Engineer | Robotics & CI Lead

Know How Resourcing; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Know How Resourcing is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer in Barnsley. You will lead automation initiatives across a high-volume plant, integrating robotics and PLC-controlled systems to boost productivity, quality and safety. The role emphasizes project delivery from concept through to handover.

The ideal candidate brings robotics expertise, PLC experience and a strong background in continuous improvement, with a degree in engineering and experience in automotive or FMCG environments.

Qualifications

• Two years plus experience in Manufacturing/Automation or Production Engineering.
• Experience in Automotive Tier 1 or high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven track record delivering automation projects.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and implement automation opportunities across manufacturing operations.
• Lead automation projects from concept to installation, commissioning and handover.
• Integrate robotic systems and PLC-controlled machinery into production.
• Develop and optimise robot programming and PLC-based processes.

Skills

Robotics

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

APQP

PFMEA

SPC

NPI

CAD (AutoCAD)

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Know How Resourcing is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer in Barnsley. You will lead automation initiatives across a high-volume plant, integrating robotics and PLC-controlled systems to boost productivity, quality and safety. The role emphasizes project delivery from concept through to handover.

The ideal candidate brings robotics expertise, PLC experience and a strong background in continuous improvement, with a degree in engineering and experience in automotive or FMCG environments.