Manufacturing Support Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by STR Group
£37 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Greenwich, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Manufacturing Support Engineer role in London involves providing hands-on support for the production of advanced electronic and optoelectronic systems. The position requires troubleshooting, technical analysis, and mentoring production staff while ensuring efficient manufacturing operations. The role includes flexible shift patterns and offers competitive pay rates with long-term contract security. Candidates will work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert support to submerged manufacturing processes of electronic/optoelectronic products
- Troubleshoot and resolve urgent manufacturing issues
- Analyse and diagnose returned units from the field
- Review test data and communicate findings to the Senior Control Engineer
- Partner with development engineers to enhance test systems and processes
- Design and refine test stations and interfaces
- Support seamless new product introductions into production
- Deliver technical training to submerged manufacturing staff
Key Skills:
- Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Optics, or Opto-electronics
- Experience in electronics manufacturing and fault diagnosis
- Strong understanding of electronic circuits and/or optical components
- Ability to read and interpret complex schematics
- Skilled in data analysis; experience with Lean Six Sigma and automated test processes
- Self-sufficient problem solver, able to work under pressure
- Experience with high-reliability products preferred
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Salary (Rate): £37.00/hr
City: Greenwich
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Manufacturing Support Engineer (Days/Nights) Location: London Rate: Up to £50 per hour (Umbrella) + 10% Night Shift Uplift Contract: 2-Year Initial Term
About the Role: We’re seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to support the production of advanced electronic and optoelectronic systems. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role focused on fault-finding, technical analysis, and continuous improvement to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations. You’ll work on a flexible shift pattern (weekday and/or weekend), contributing to product delivery and quality standards while mentoring production staff and supporting new technologies into manufacture.
What’s in it for you: Competitive pay rates with long-term contract security Work with cutting-edge technologies used in global infrastructure Join a collaborative and innovative engineering team Hands-on involvement with complex systems in a critical manufacturing environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert support to submerged manufacturing processes of electronic/optoelectronic products
- Troubleshoot and resolve urgent manufacturing issues
- Analyse and diagnose returned units from the field
- Review test data and communicate findings to the Senior Control Engineer
- Partner with development engineers to enhance test systems and processes
- Design and refine test stations and interfaces
- Support seamless new product introductions into production
- Deliver technical training to submerged manufacturing staff
What You’ll Bring:
- Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Optics, or Opto-electronics
- Experience in electronics manufacturing and fault diagnosis
- Strong understanding of electronic circuits and/or optical components
- Ability to read and interpret complex schematics
- Skilled in data analysis; experience with Lean Six Sigma and automated test processes
- Self-sufficient problem solver, able to work under pressure
- Experience with high-reliability products preferred
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Shift Patterns: Weekday Shifts (Monday–Thursday) – 42.5 hours/week: Day Shift: Monday: 06:00 – 17:45 Tuesday to Thursday: 06:00 – 17:15 Night Shift: (with 10% uplift) Monday: 18:00 – 05:45 Tuesday to Thursday: 18:00 – 05:15 Weekend Shifts (Friday–Sunday) – 33 hours/week: Day Shift: Friday to Sunday: 06:00 – 17:45 Night Shift: (with 10% uplift) Friday to Sunday: 18:00 – 05:45
If you’re a detail-driven engineer looking to contribute to high-impact, technically challenging manufacturing, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-class team.