MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION ENGINEER
Core
Hands-on automation engineer supporting robotic welding and fabrication systems on the shop floor, focusing on maintenance, commissioning, and continuous improvement for military bridging systems.
Role type
Manufacturing Automation Engineer (Hands-on IC)
Builds
Robotic welding and fabrication cells for military bridging systems
Domain
Defense manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC programming, robot programming (welding applications), fault finding, preventative maintenance, off-line programming, lean principles, process optimization, EHS/CE/UKCA/PuWER compliance
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, PRINCE2/Agile/PMP, NPI experience, advanced manufacturing techniques, data analysis for process improvement
Technologies
PLCs, robot controllers, off-line programming tools, MS Office
Responsibilities
Commission, install, and test robotic and automated systems; program and optimize robots for welding; diagnose and resolve equipment/process issues; develop preventative maintenance routines; apply continuous improvement and lean principles on the shop floor; update cell documentation and automation standards.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC