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Manufacturing Engineer (Automation)

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
Type: Permanent, Full-Time | Hours: 37.5 per week
Working Pattern: Mon-Thurs 8am-4:30pm | Fri 8am-1:30pm
Location: Whitstable - On-site with ad-hoc home working

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Automation) to support product and process development with a strong focus on automation and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Duties

Support NPI, process design, and engineering change activities

Assist with DFMEA/PFMEA and APQP activities

Support tooling, fixture, and automation solution development

Assist with automation integration (robotics, PLCs, vision, conveyors)

Support PPAP, validation, commissioning, and production issues

Assist with audits, quality improvements, and supplier corrective actions

Essential Requirements

BEng / Level 6 in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

5+ years' manufacturing or engineering experience

CAD experience (Creo preferred)

Ability to read technical drawings

Understanding of ERP/MRP and PDM systems

Basic knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation

Desirable

MEng / Level 7

High-volume manufacturing experience

Hands-on automation, robotics, or PLC programming

Knowledge of aerospace standards (AS9100, AS13100, AS9145)