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.