Manufacturing Engineer (Automation)
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
Type: Permanent, Full-Time | Hours: 37.5 per week
Working Pattern: Mon-Thurs 8am-4:30pm | Fri 8am-1:30pm
Location: Whitstable - On-site with ad-hoc home working
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Automation) to support product and process development with a strong focus on automation and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Key Duties
* Support NPI, process design, and engineering change activities
* Assist with DFMEA / PFMEA and APQP activities
* Support tooling, fixture, and automation solution development
* Assist with automation integration (robotics, PLCs, vision, conveyors)
* Support PPAP, validation, commissioning, and production issues
* Assist with audits, quality improvements, and supplier corrective actions
Essential Requirements
* BEng / Level 6 in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
* 5+ years' manufacturing or engineering experience
* CAD experience (Creo preferred)
* Ability to read technical drawings
* Understanding of ERP / MRP and PDM systems
* Basic knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation
Desirable
* MEng / Level 7
* High-volume manufacturing experience
* Hands-on automation, robotics, or PLC programming
* Knowledge of aerospace standards (AS9100, AS13100, AS9145)
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