Automation Engineer
Stirling Warrington
London
Salary
£60,000 a year
Location
London, England
Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Location:
Barnsley Salary: £60,000 Shift:
Monday - Friday Days The Opportunity
An established UK manufacturing business is investing significantly in new technology, automation and capital equipment. As part of this continued development, we are seeking an experienced
Manufacturing Automation Engineer
to join the team at its Barnsley site. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on modernising manufacturing operations through
robotics, automation and process optimisation . You will have the opportunity to identify improvement opportunities, lead automation projects and introduce new technologies that deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, productivity and cost. The role would suit an Automation, Manufacturing or Production Engineer with strong experience of
robotics, PLC-controlled systems and continuous improvement , who enjoys working directly with production teams and delivering practical solutions within a complex manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities
Identify, develop and deliver automation opportunities across manufacturing operations.
Lead the installation, commissioning and integration of robotic and automated systems.
Develop, optimise and troubleshoot robot programmes and PLC-controlled processes.
Support the introduction of new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
Carry out cost-benefit analysis and provide technical input into capital investment decisions.
Lead and support automation and engineering projects from concept through to implementation.
Drive continuous improvement using data analysis, Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving techniques.
Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and other cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing performance.
Support process optimisation, cell layout and material flow improvements.
Contribute to NPI and manufacturing engineering activities.
About You
You will ideally have: At least
2 years' Production or Manufacturing Engineering experience
within an automotive Tier 1, FMCG or similar high-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience delivering
New Product Introduction (NPI)
projects.
Strong knowledge of
APQP, PFMEA, Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control (SPC) .
Experience with manufacturing process design, production cell layout and material flow principles.
Practical experience of
Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
methodologies.
Project management experience, ideally managing multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of CAD software, preferably
AutoCAD .
A degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Strong experience with
robotics, automation and PLC-controlled manufacturing systems .
Key Skills
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong project management and organisational ability.
Effective communication and stakeholder management.
The ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
A practical, hands-on approach to engineering and problem solving.
A continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on delivering measurable results.
The ability to quickly understand and adopt new technologies and manufacturing processes.
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established manufacturing organisation during a period of continued investment and technological development. You will play a key role in shaping the future of manufacturing operations, with the opportunity to work on
robotics, automation, capital projects and process improvement
while making a tangible impact on production performance. Interested?
If you're an experienced
Manufacturing Automation Engineer
looking for your next challenge and want to play a key role in the introduction of new automation and manufacturing technology, we'd like to hear from you. Contact Logan at Stirling Warrington on 07754 554197 for a confidential discussion about this role or others in the region.
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Location:
Barnsley Salary: £60,000 Shift:
Monday - Friday Days The Opportunity
An established UK manufacturing business is investing significantly in new technology, automation and capital equipment. As part of this continued development, we are seeking an experienced
Manufacturing Automation Engineer
to join the team at its Barnsley site. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on modernising manufacturing operations through
robotics, automation and process optimisation . You will have the opportunity to identify improvement opportunities, lead automation projects and introduce new technologies that deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, productivity and cost. The role would suit an Automation, Manufacturing or Production Engineer with strong experience of
robotics, PLC-controlled systems and continuous improvement , who enjoys working directly with production teams and delivering practical solutions within a complex manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities
Identify, develop and deliver automation opportunities across manufacturing operations.
Lead the installation, commissioning and integration of robotic and automated systems.
Develop, optimise and troubleshoot robot programmes and PLC-controlled processes.
Support the introduction of new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
Carry out cost-benefit analysis and provide technical input into capital investment decisions.
Lead and support automation and engineering projects from concept through to implementation.
Drive continuous improvement using data analysis, Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving techniques.
Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and other cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing performance.
Support process optimisation, cell layout and material flow improvements.
Contribute to NPI and manufacturing engineering activities.
About You
You will ideally have: At least
2 years' Production or Manufacturing Engineering experience
within an automotive Tier 1, FMCG or similar high-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience delivering
New Product Introduction (NPI)
projects.
Strong knowledge of
APQP, PFMEA, Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control (SPC) .
Experience with manufacturing process design, production cell layout and material flow principles.
Practical experience of
Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
methodologies.
Project management experience, ideally managing multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of CAD software, preferably
AutoCAD .
A degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Strong experience with
robotics, automation and PLC-controlled manufacturing systems .
Key Skills
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong project management and organisational ability.
Effective communication and stakeholder management.
The ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
A practical, hands-on approach to engineering and problem solving.
A continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on delivering measurable results.
The ability to quickly understand and adopt new technologies and manufacturing processes.
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established manufacturing organisation during a period of continued investment and technological development. You will play a key role in shaping the future of manufacturing operations, with the opportunity to work on
robotics, automation, capital projects and process improvement
while making a tangible impact on production performance. Interested?
If you're an experienced
Manufacturing Automation Engineer
looking for your next challenge and want to play a key role in the introduction of new automation and manufacturing technology, we'd like to hear from you. Contact Logan at Stirling Warrington on 07754 554197 for a confidential discussion about this role or others in the region.
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