Manufacturing Engineer

An innovative advanced engineering company developing next-generation electrification technologies for automotive, defence, marine, and motorsport applications is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (PLC & MES) to support manufacturing operations across multiple UK sites.

This hands-on role will focus on automation, process improvement, equipment reliability, and New Product Introduction within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support NPI activities including process setup and validation
• Diagnose manufacturing issues using PLC and automation expertise
• Support communication systems such as Node-RED and MQTT
• Improve production efficiency, cycle times, and line reliability
• Support PFMEA activities and continuous improvement projects
• Assist with manufacturing integration, tooling, and process development

Requirements

• Manufacturing Engineering or similar background
• Strong PLC and automation experience (Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley)
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of PFMEA, process improvement, and fault finding
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Hands-on and proactive approach

Desirable

• Node-RED / MQTT experience
• Database or server integration exposure
• Automotive, motorsport, electronics, or advanced manufacturing background

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing technology business developing cutting-edge engineering products within a highly innovative environment.

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