Manufacturing Engineer, Milton KeynesWolverton

The Manufacturing Engineer will support production across multiple sites, working on system integration, new product introduction and resolving complex manufacturing challenges within a fast‑paced engineering environment.
The role will involve close collaboration with production and engineering teams to improve process efficiency, support automation systems and ensure reliable manufacturing performance across all stages of production.
 
The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for:

• Supporting NPI activities including process setup, validation and manufacturing readiness.
• Diagnosing and resolving production issues using PLC and automation expertise.
• Supporting communication systems such as Node‑RED and MQTT.
• Assisting with database and server integration within manufacturing environments.
• Conducting PFMEA activities and implementing risk reduction actions.
• Analysing cycle times and driving improvements in efficiency and reliability.

 
The Manufacturing Engineer will have:

• Experience within manufacturing engineering or a similar engineering environment.
• Strong PLC and automation experience (e.g. Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen‑Bradley)
• Understanding of manufacturing communication systems and industrial integration technologies.
• Experience supporting automated production equipment.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, process development and cycle time analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Strong problem‑solving and fault‑finding capability within production environments.

 
This role is suited to someone who enjoys working on automation, improving manufacturing processes and solving technical challenges on the production floor. If this aligns with your experience, apply with your CV to learn more.