Manufacturing Software Engineer

Manufacturing Software Engineer – Contract

Organisation: Leading Global Manufacturing & Engineering Company

Location: Shrewsbury, 5 days onsite

Employment Type: 12 Months – 37.5 hours per week

Rate: £22.06 per hour

Are you passionate about applying software engineering principles to real-world manufacturing challenges? We’re seeking a Manufacturing Software Engineer to join a dynamic Agile development team supporting production environments and factory automation initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, building smart industrial solutions, and contributing directly to operational efficiency on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Software Engineer, you will:

• Design, modify, and implement software solutions tailored to manufacturing systems and production processes.
• Translate manufacturing requirements into efficient, scalable software applications using Agile development methods.
• Enhance workflow efficiency through automation and data-driven solutions.
• Write, test, and maintain high-quality code for both new tools and existing applications.
• Perform integration with factory systems, hardware interfaces, and third-party platforms.
• Support and maintain deployed applications in a live manufacturing environment.

Your Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone with working knowledge of:

• Industrial software development, automation, and system optimization.
• Object-oriented programming and component-based development.
• Agile software development lifecycle, unit testing, and code versioning tools.
• Data integration, ETL processes, and system interoperability within factory systems.
• Technical documentation and effective stakeholder communication.

Desirable Attributes

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills—able to assess real-time manufacturing needs and propose practical software solutions.
• Experience with test planning, performance testing, and continuous integration for manufacturing systems.
• Familiarity with technical design documentation, hardware/software interfacing, and production workflows.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Join a forward-thinking, Agile team solving real-world production and automation challenges.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and IT professionals across the business.
• Work in a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Access professional development opportunities and a flexible work environment.

Apply today to help shape the future of manufacturing through cutting-edge software solutions.