Job Description
Who will you be working with?
A Division of Wabtec UK Ltd, Northampton-based firm Bearward Engineering manufactures radiators for the power generation industry and is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer – Health & Safety Project Support.
Role: Manufacturing Engineer
Salary: £Competitive
Location: Northampton, (NN4 8HJ)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00am to 16:30pm, and Friday 08:00am to 15:30pm
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
How will you make a difference?
We are looking for a skilled Manufacturing Engineer (Automation) to join our growing team in Northampton. You will be responsible for improving and maintaining manufacturing processes, supporting automation and robotics, and driving continuous improvement across the site.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, working with robotics, and delivering real improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.
What will your typical day look like?
* Maintain and update PFMEAs, Control Plans and Process Instructions.
* Ensure all documents meet regulatory, quality and operational requirements.
* Review processes for safety, cost effectiveness and quality performance.
* Lead structured problem‑solving (5‑Why, Fishbone, DMAIC).
* Deliver lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
* Monitor KPIs and support Team Leaders with improvement actions.
* Develop, optimise, and troubleshoot robotic welding systems.
* Work on robotic cells, PLC‑controlled equipment and automated assembly.
* Support programming, path optimisation and cycle‑time improvement for MIG/TIG robotic welding.
* Identify opportunities to introduce automation to improve safety, quality and productivity.
* Lead new process and equipment introductions following internal change controls.
* Ensure tooling, fixtures, documentation and training are ready for launch.
* Run trials, validations and capability studies.
* Analyse production times, resources and cost requirements.
* Support design and implementation of tooling and fixtures.
* Work with Maintenance on equipment reliability and preventative maintenance.
What do we want to know about you?
* Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering preferred or equivalent qualification
* Experience with PFMEA, A3/Kaizen and Poka‑Yoke.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflows.
* Experience with automation, robotics or robotic welding systems.
* Proficiency with lean tools, kaizen and structured problem‑solving.
* Ability to analyse manufacturing data to support decisions.
If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible.
Apply today!
Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.
Additional Information
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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