Manufacturing Automation Engineer

London
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Job Advert: Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Location: London (with occasional UK and international travel)

Role Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £60k plus benefits

Working Model: Hybrid / On-site project visits as required

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable Manufacturing Automation Engineer to join a growing Digital Solutions team focused on enabling manufacturing innovation, operational excellence, and Industry 4.0 transformation.

In this hands‑on, consulting‑focused role, you will collaborate with manufacturing sites and operational teams to identify automation opportunities, design and deliver pilots, and help establish scalable patterns across MES, SCADA, IIoT, robotics, and data‑driven manufacturing.

You will work on a wide range of digital and automation initiatives-from lightweight proofs of concept to cross‑site assessments-helping operational teams understand new technologies and adopt modern manufacturing practices.

Key Responsibilities

Lead small consulting engagements to frame problems, define scope, and deliver automation pilots.

Conduct site diagnostics and identify automation and Industry 4.0 opportunities, translating findings into actionable recommendations.

Design and implement proofs of concept to validate technology choices and demonstrate early value.

Develop reference architectures and reusable patterns across MES, SCADA, IIoT, edge/AI, and related technologies.

Produce clear handover documentation to enable operational teams to own and scale solutions.

Work closely with integrators and technology partners as an informed client while retaining ownership of problem definition and technical decision‑making.

Mentor junior analysts and engineers, supporting them through coaching and shared on‑site delivery.

Ensure solutions align with OT/IT, cyber, and safety standards and follow best practices.

Contribute to shared playbooks, standards, and pattern libraries to support consistent manufacturing innovation across teams. Required Experience

3-6 years of experience in manufacturing, automation, or Industry 4.0 environments

Exposure to MES, SCADA, PLCs, IIoT, or industrial data systems

Experience working within factory or operational settings

Ability to translate operational issues into viable technical solutions

Comfortable engaging with multiple sites, teams, and stakeholders

Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences

Willingness to travel based on project needsDesirable Experience

Practical exposure to AI or robotics within manufacturing environmentsProfessional Attributes

Passion for learning and applying emerging technologies to solve real-world problems

Strong interpersonal and consulting skills

Coaching mentality with an interest in developing others

Creative, resourceful, and pragmatic problem‑solver

Ability to navigate complex organisations and socialise new ideas

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Curiosity for evolving technology landscapes and how they can support operational goalsLocation

This role is based in London, with project‑dependent travel to UK and international manufacturing sites.

If you are interested in this amazing opportunity, please apply with a copy of your latest CV

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