Manufacturing Engineer

Reed
Nr66Jb, NR6 6JB, United Kingdom
Last month
£55,000 – £65,000 pa
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Salary

£55,000 – £65,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
18 May 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package Supportive and flexible working culture Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Reed Engineering are currently supporting a leading organisation in their search for a talented Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in software development, robotics, and industrial automation. This is an exciting opportunity to influence advanced manufacturing environments and contribute to innovative automation solutions.

The Role

The Manufacturing Engineer will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying intelligent automation systems that enhance production efficiency, reliability, and capability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain software for robotic systems and automated test equipment
  • Integrate sensors, actuators, and control systems into manufacturing workflows
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to optimise manufacturing processes
  • Implement machine vision and AI-driven automation solutions
  • Troubleshoot, improve, and validate automation systems to ensure high performance
  • Create and maintain documentation for software architecture, code, and system configurations

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong proficiency inC/C++,LabVIEW, and Python
  • Experience with industrial robotics platforms (e.g.,ABB, Fanuc, KUKA)
  • Familiarity withPLC programming andSCADA systems
  • Solid understanding ofmotion control,machine vision, andembedded systems
  • Expert knowledge of assembly and test manufacturing processes
  • Excellent problem-solving ability and strong communication skills

Desirable/Bonus Skills

  • Experience withAI/ML for predictive maintenance or intelligent automation
  • Exposure toIoT andedge computing in industrial environments
  • Background or strong interest inelectronics

Why This Opportunity?

  • Work with cutting-edge technologies in an innovative and evolving environment
  • Join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team
  • Excellent career progression, training, and development opportunities
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Supportive and flexible working culture

If you’re a driven Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in Automation, Robotics and Software looking to take the next step in your career,Reed Engineering would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity!


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