Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Manchester
2 weeks ago
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Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Location: Stockport

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (DOE)

An established engineering organisation with over a century of design and manufacturing excellence is looking to expand its team with a Manufacturing Automation Engineer. The company is recognised internationally for delivering high-quality engineering solutions to defence and industrial customers and continues to invest heavily in advanced manufacturing and innovation at its North West Centre of Excellence.

About the Role

This hands-on role will play a crucial part in implementing automation projects across welding and assembly operations. You'll take ownership of integrating new robotic systems, optimising processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across key production areas.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, specify, and implement new automation opportunities across welding and fabrication lines.

Write technical specifications for capital equipment including robotic welding cells, CNC systems, and material handling.

Manage installation, commissioning, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of new robotic and automation systems.

Develop and optimise robot programs and PLC logic to improve cycle times and process stability.

Lead problem-solving and lean improvement activities across production teams.

Drive FMEA, risk assessment, and process documentation for all automated systems.

Support design-for-manufacture input on new product development projects.

Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and quality standards.

About You

You'll be a proactive engineer with practical experience implementing automation systems in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

HND/Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.

Strong knowledge of robotic programming and PLC control systems.

Hands-on experience with automation projects (robotic welding, assembly, or machining).

Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Familiarity with relevant safety regulations (PUWER, CE/UKCA marking).

Project management qualifications (PRINCE2, Agile, Six Sigma) advantageous.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary (£45K-£60K DOE).

Excellent pension scheme (up to 7% employer contribution).

Half-day Fridays and flexible working culture.

Life assurance and enhanced sick pay.

Cycle-to-work scheme, free on-site parking and EV charge points.

Long service rewards and additional holidays.

Employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP support and free fruit weekly.

This company is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, welcoming applications from service leavers, reservists, and veterans.

If you're passionate about automation and want to make a real impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking engineering environment - we'd love to hear from you.

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

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