Manufacturing Automation Engineer

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Strongfield Consultants Ltd Shanghai Salary Negotiable + Living package + Potential Bonuses 1 week ago Manufacturing Automation Engineer Macstaff Rackend, Witney (OX28), OX28 4BA Permanent Contract; On-site Published: 1 day ago £50K-£55K + £5K Bonus + Package Apply Save Manufacturing Automation Engineer Macstaff Apply Manufacturing Automation Engineer – Witney/Oxford £50K–£55K + £5K Bonus + Package You will like Developing manufacturing automation, robotics, PLC-controlled equipment and production processes for an established, innovative manufacturer in Witney, Oxford, Oxfordshire . You will join a successful UK manufacturer producing high-quality, safety-critical products used across industry. Operating within a modern, high-volume manufacturing environment, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Automation Engineer / Automation Engineer / Production Engineer who enjoys designing, developing and improving machinery, automated equipment and factory processes. You can expect variety, technical challenge and the satisfaction of seeing your engineering solutions implemented on the factory floor. You will be Working as Manufacturing Automation Engineer , taking technical ownership of automation and production engineering projects from concept through to implementation. This is a hands-on engineering and technical leadership position rather than a traditional people-management role. Working cross-functionally with Production, Design and Quality teams, you will provide engineering expertise and help develop increasingly efficient, automated manufacturing processes. More specifically, you will: Design, manage and implement new factory production processes Develop manufacturing automation , machinery, tooling and production equipment Undertake PLC, industrial robot and/or CNC machine programming Design and build machinery, jigs, tooling and automated solutions Support New Product Introduction (NPI) , including factory design/layout and capital equipment procurement Use CAD to develop engineering designs and manufacturing solutions Optimise processes to improve quality, efficiency, output and cost Introduce automated inspection and quality-control processes Support SPC and Design for Manufacture ( DFM ) activities Drive continuous improvement using Kaizen and 5S Develop TPM plans and support equipment reliability Ensure new machinery, installations and processes meet appropriate safety requirements Train production colleagues in the effective use of new and existing equipment You will have As Manufacturing Automation Engineer , you will have a strong practical background within production engineering, manufacturing engineering or industrial automation. You will ideally bring a healthy mix of: Manufacturing / factory automation engineering PLC systems, industrial robots and/or CNC machine programming Machine, tooling, jig or production equipment design CAD engineering design High-volume manufacturing or complex production environments Production line or manufacturing process development NPI and Design for Manufacture Continuous improvement, Kaizen and 5S ERP systems, BOMs and production routings Quality systems, process control and SPC Capital equipment specification, procurement and implementation Strong practical problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills Relevant engineering qualifications are valued, although practical manufacturing automation experience and a proven track record of delivering engineering improvements will be key. You will get As Manufacturing Automation Engineer / Automation Engineer , you will enjoy a competitive package including: £50,000–£55,000 salary DOE + £5,000 Bonus + Package You will also gain the opportunity to make a genuine technical impact within an established manufacturer, developing automation and manufacturing solutions that improve quality, productivity and safety. You can apply To the Manufacturing Automation Engineer job opportunity in Witney/Oxford, Oxfordshire , push the button on this job posting or send your CV in confidence to . 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