Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Automation & CI (Cardiff)

Catering; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead improvements, install and commission new equipment, and drive OEE and efficiency across the site. This hands-on role works closely with Engineering, Production and Operations on automation and process improvements.

The ideal candidate brings experience in manufacturing environments, a strong problem-solving mindset, and familiarity with electrical aspects and CAPEX projects. Permanent role, Mon-Fri in Cardiff.

Qualifications

• Experienced Manufacturing/Production/Process Engineer in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on engineering and problem-solving capability.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment and production machinery.
• Electrical qualifications or strong electrical engineering background preferred.
• CAPEX projects, process optimisation and equipment installation experience a plus.

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

Manufacturing equipment

Problem solving

Electrical background

Education

Electrical qualifications

Job description

Catering in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead improvements, install and commission new equipment, and drive OEE and efficiency across the site. This hands-on role works closely with Engineering, Production and Operations on automation and process improvements.

The ideal candidate brings experience in manufacturing environments, a strong problem-solving mindset, and familiarity with electrical aspects and CAPEX projects. Permanent role, Mon-Fri in Cardiff.