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Manufacturing Automation Engineer

North West England | Permanent | Days

A long‑established engineering manufacturer with more than 100 years of heritage is looking to appoint a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to support the introduction of automated welding and assembly across its North West site.

The business supplies engineered products into the defence sector and is actively investing in automation and modern manufacturing equipment. This role sits at the centre of that programme and will have real influence over how new automated processes are specified, installed and optimised.

The role

You’ll be responsible for identifying and delivering automation opportunities across fabrication and assembly, working closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering teams. Typical responsibilities include:

Identifying manual processes suitable for automation and defining technical requirements for robotic welding cells, CNC fabrication centres and automated handling systems

Supporting CAPEX activity through cost justification, ROI and business case analysis

Leading installation activities and Site Acceptance Testing for new robotic systems

Programming and optimising robot paths for complex geometries using offline programming tools

Troubleshooting PLC logic and HMI interfaces where required

Working with Maintenance to establish preventative maintenance plans for automated equipment

Driving continuous improvement activities to reduce scrap, improve cycle time and increase throughput

Designing and refining jigs and fixtures to improve dimensional accuracy and repeatability

Creating SOPs and technical documentation, and leading FMEAs for automated processes

Ensuring compliance with EHS requirements including CE/UKCA and PUWER

Supporting NPI activity with Design for Manufacture input

Training and mentoring operators on robot safety, intervention and basic fault-finding

Coordinating activity across Quality, Production and Maintenance functions

What you’ll need

HND or degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering or Mechatronics

Proven experience in an automation‑focused manufacturing environment

Experience with industrial robotics, including proficiency in at least one major robot language

Working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs

Background in lean manufacturing, process planning and data‑driven improvement

Experience working in medium to large‑scale manufacturing operations

Practical NPI experience

Ability to identify technical, cost and programme risks with a good understanding of HSE requirements

Strong general IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Project management qualifications and Lean or Six Sigma certification are beneficial but not essential.

What’s on offer

Competitive salary

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Half‑day Fridays

Life assurance and company sick pay, increasing with service

Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Additional holiday and long‑service rewards

Cycle‑to‑work scheme

Free on‑site parking and EV charging

This is a permanent opportunity with a respected defence manufacturer that is actively modernising its production capabilities. The business holds Gold‑level Armed Forces Covenant status and welcomes applications from service leavers, reservists and cadet force volunteers.

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Location:
Stockport
Salary:
£55,000 - £65,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other

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