Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

In this role you will drive digital manufacturing at the Stockport site, developing and optimizing data-driven systems to improve performance in fire suppression sprinkler production. You will lead digital transformation projects, collaborate across functions, and identify automation opportunities to support continuous improvement. You’ll work with cross-site teams to implement new technologies and ensure alignment with business goals, delivering measurable productivity impact. This is a hands-on, site-based role with international travel as needed.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee training and career development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven working culture

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement OEE monitoring and data collection systems for CNC machining and automated assembly equipment
• Analyse manufacturing data to drive productivity gains and reduce downtime
• Program, modify and troubleshoot PLC-controlled automated machinery
• Evaluate processes for automation and digitalisation opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define machine specs and support RFQ activities
• Act as the site Digital Lead, driving digital transformation projects
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to align digital initiatives with business objectives
• Recommend and implement hardware and software upgrades to improve performance
• Troubleshoot, programme and reteach Fanuc robotic systems
• Provide technical support for electrical, controls and automation issues site-wide
• Support adoption of best practice manufacturing engineering principles and process improvements

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
• Experience developing and supporting digital manufacturing, automation or industrial control systems
• Strong understanding of SPC and control charts
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs and industrial automation systems
• Microsoft Power Platform experience (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
• Knowledge of CNC manufacturing environments and automated production processes
• Experience with Fanuc robotics (troubleshooting and programming)
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel to other Johnson Controls sites in the UK and internationally

• strong analytical ability
• excellent communication
• stakeholder management
• PLC programming and troubleshooting
• HMI design and operation
• Fanuc robotics programming

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