Manufacturing Automation Engineer – Witney/Oxford
£50K–£55K + £5K Bonus + PackageYou 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 processesDevelop
manufacturing automation , machinery, tooling and production equipmentUndertake
PLC, industrial robot and/or CNC machine programmingDesign and build machinery, jigs, tooling and automated solutionsSupport
New Product Introduction (NPI) , including factory design/layout and capital equipment procurementUse
CAD
to develop engineering designs and manufacturing solutionsOptimise processes to improve quality, efficiency, output and costIntroduce automated inspection and quality-control processesSupport SPC and Design for Manufacture ( DFM ) activitiesDrive continuous improvement using
Kaizen and 5SDevelop TPM plans and support equipment reliabilityEnsure new machinery, installations and processes meet appropriate safety requirementsTrain production colleagues in the effective use of new and existing equipmentYou 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 engineeringPLC systems, industrial robots and/or CNC machine programmingMachine, tooling, jig or production equipment designCAD engineering designHigh-volume manufacturing or complex production environmentsProduction line or manufacturing process developmentNPI and Design for ManufactureContinuous improvement, Kaizen and 5SERP systems, BOMs and production routingsQuality systems, process control and SPCCapital equipment specification, procurement and implementationStrong practical problem-solving and cross-functional communication skillsRelevant 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 + PackageYou 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
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