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)