Manufacturing Automation Engineer

North West England | Permanent | Days

A long‑established engineering manufacturer in the North West is looking to recruit a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to support the rollout of automated welding and assembly processes.

The business supplies into the defence sector and is investing heavily in automation and modern manufacturing equipment. This role sits at the centre of that programme, with direct involvement in how new automated systems are specified, installed and improved.

The role

You’ll identify and deliver automation projects across fabrication and assembly, working closely with production, quality, maintenance and engineering teams. The position is hands‑on and focused on getting equipment running reliably on the shop floor.

Key responsibilities include:

Identifying manual processes suitable for automation and defining requirements for robotic welding cells, CNC fabrication centres and handl...