Manufacturing Engineer – Automation
Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role.
A well-established engineering manufacturer in Northampton that is continuing to strengthen its safety culture across site is looking to appoint a Manufacturing Engineer who can support the development, improvement and optimisation of automated processes across the plant.
What’s in it for you?
- Retention bonus up to £650
- 4x Life Assurance
- Company sick pay scheme
- Pension
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free hot drinks
- Access to retail discounts
- Medicash health plan
This is a hands-on engineering role where you will work closely with production, maintenance and engineering teams to improve process capability, support robotic welding systems and drive continuous improvement across the facility.
- Supporting and improving robotic welding cells and automated production equipment
- Developing and controlling manufacturing process documentation including PFMEA, Control Plans and Process Instructions
- Investigating and resolving production issues using structured problem-solving tools such as 5 Why and DMAIC
- Identifying and implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Supporting the introduction of new equipment, processes and automation technologies
- Analysing production data and KPIs to drive improvements in efficiency and quality
- Supporting tooling, jigs and fixture design where required
- A degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer within an industrial production environment
- Experience with automation, robotics or automated manufacturing systems
- Exposure to robotic welding systems would be highly beneficial
- Understanding of lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving techniques
- Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD or Creo
- Exposure to PLC controlled manufacturing equipment would be advantageous
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