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.

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