Manufacturing Engineer: Drive OEE & Automation

Brellis Recruitment; Coven Heath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance 3x salary

Enhanced Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Meal allowance

Job summary

Brellis Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a leading tier 1 automotive manufacturer in Wolverhampton. You will own process improvements, equipment buy offs and engineering changes in a fast-paced, high‑volume environment.

The role focuses on driving OEE, problem solving, and continuous improvement across automated processes. A strong engineering background, UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with automated processes including PLCs (Siemens), Robotics (ABB), and welding.
• Knowledge of PFMEA and customer quality standards.
• CAD proficiency and familiarity with SAP and OEE software.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Achieve process OEE targets across availability, performance and quality.
• Analyze data, conduct root‑cause analysis and implement improvements.
• Manage equipment buy offs, engineering changes and cost saving initiatives.
• Automate and reduce costs of current processes.
• Document and standardise procedures and monitor KPIs.
• Develop and validate new or modified equipment.
• Coordinate with production shift managers on quality concerns and improvements.
• Engage customers and suppliers on engineering changes and issues.

Skills

PLC automation

ABB robotics

Welding (Spot/MIG)

SPAC

Clinch

Sealant

SPR

CAD

SAP

OEE monitoring software

Education

ONC/HNC in an Engineering discipline

4 year engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Captor

Job description

Brellis Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a leading tier 1 automotive manufacturer in Wolverhampton. You will own process improvements, equipment buy offs and engineering changes in a fast-paced, high‑volume environment.

The role focuses on driving OEE, problem solving, and continuous improvement across automated processes. A strong engineering background, UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.