Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Automation & CI

Futures; Newport; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Futures in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead hands-on engineering across manufacturing operations. You will support introduction of new equipment, drive OEE improvements, and troubleshoot technical issues to boost safety, quality and reliability.

The role involves collaboration with Production, Maintenance and Quality teams, leading root-cause analysis and driving CAPEX and continuous improvement initiatives on site.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering and problem-solving capability.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment or production machinery.
• Exposure to CAPEX projects and process optimisation.
• Lean/CI experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the introduction, installation and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and technology.
• Drive improvements across manufacturing processes, equipment performance, OEE and efficiency.
• Provide hands‑on engineering support and technical problem-solving across the site.
• Support automation, digitalisation and process improvement projects.
• Work cross‑functionally with Production, Maintenance, Quality and wider Engineering teams.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement and support site investment projects.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Problem solving

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Automation

Digitalisation

Electrical background

Job description

Futures in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead hands-on engineering across manufacturing operations. You will support introduction of new equipment, drive OEE improvements, and troubleshoot technical issues to boost safety, quality and reliability.

The role involves collaboration with Production, Maintenance and Quality teams, leading root-cause analysis and driving CAPEX and continuous improvement initiatives on site.