Manufacturing Engineer - Robotics Automation

Manufacturing Engineer - Automation/Project Delivery

Location: Stockton-on-Tees - Full-time | 37 hours per week | Onsite
Pay rate: £32.49 p/hour - 9 Month contract

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the installation and commissioning of an automated welding cell at a manufacturing site in Stockton-on-Tees.

This role is project-focused, acting as the on-site lead to coordinate suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of automated production equipment. It is less about hands-on programming and more about overseeing, coordinating, and driving delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Overseeing on-site installation and commissioning of automated welding equipment
• Managing project activities including timelines, risks, issues, and progress reporting
• Acting as the key point of contact between suppliers, manufacturing, quality, H&S, and facilities teams
• Ensuring equipment is installed safely and meets manufacturing and quality requirements
• Supporting problem-solving and issue resolution during installation and ramp-up
• Driving manufacturing readiness and handover to production

What We're Looking For

• Background in manufacturing or mechanical engineering
• Experience delivering automation, production line, or equipment installation projects
• Strong project coordination/project management skills
• Confident communicator able to work cross-functionally on site
• Comfortable overseeing suppliers and managing multiple stakeholders
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently
• Experience with robotics, automated systems, or control systems is advantageous but not essential.