At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the manufacture of bespoke electro-mechanical equipment and solve technical challenges.
- Company: Specialist engineering business in the defence and advanced manufacturing sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, collaborative environment, and opportunities for technical development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with exposure to complex systems and excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-value products and work across the full product lifecycle.
- Qualifications: Experience in Electrical Engineering or related fields; strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Manufacturing Support Engineer to join a specialist engineering business supporting the manufacture and development of bespoke electro-mechanical equipment for highly regulated industries. This role offers a varied blend of electrical design, manufacturing support, engineering change management and product improvement activities. It would suit an Electrical Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Support Engineer or Electro-Mechanical Engineer looking to work on complex, low-volume, high-value products.
Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for reviewing and updating engineering documentation, supporting manufacturing operations, resolving technical issues and ensuring both legacy and new products remain compliant, manufacturable and fit for purpose.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and updating electrical schematics, wiring schedules and technical drawings
- Modifying and maintaining 2D and 3D CAD models and manufacturing data packs
- Managing Bills of Materials (BoMs) and engineering documentation
- Identifying and resolving component obsolescence issues
- Selecting and qualifying replacement components
- Supporting production teams with technical queries and fault resolution
- Processing engineering changes and maintaining design integrity
- Creating build guides and manufacturing instructions
- Ensuring designs comply with customer specifications, industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Supporting testing, fault finding and Factory Acceptance Testing activities
- Liaising with suppliers, fabricators and subcontractors to ensure products are manufactured as intended
About You
We are looking for a practical, hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems and working across the full product lifecycle. You will ideally have:
- Experience in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electro-Mechanical Design
- Ability to read, interpret and produce electrical schematics
- Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments
- Knowledge of engineering change control and configuration management
- Experience maintaining Bills of Materials and technical documentation
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Essential Experience
- Electrical engineering, product development and manufacturing experience
- Electrical fault finding, low voltage control systems and use of test equipment
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and sheet metal fabrication
- Experience creating engineering solutions from customer requirements
- Ability to work to industry standards, specifications and regulatory requirements
- Strong time management and project prioritisation skills
Desirable Experience
- Autodesk Electrical
- Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD
- Autodesk Vault
- Low voltage power distribution and control systems
- Defence, marine, rail, aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of IEC, BS7671, 18th Edition, DEF-STAN or similar engineering standards
Qualifications
Applicants should possess one of the following:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or General Engineering
- HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Equivalent industry experience gained within a relevant engineering environment
What's on Offer?
- A varied engineering role combining design, manufacturing support and technical problem solving
- Exposure to complex electro-mechanical products and systems
- Opportunities to work across the full product lifecycle
- A collaborative engineering environment with opportunities for continued technical development
- The chance to make a tangible impact on product quality, manufacturability and operational performance
If you are a proactive engineer who enjoys technical challenges, continuous improvement and supporting the delivery of high-quality engineered products, we would like to hear from you.
Electrical Manufacturing Support Engineer in Milton Keynes employer: Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading engineering firm in Milton Keynes, where you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that values innovation and continuous improvement. As an Electrical Manufacturing Support Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on complex, bespoke electro-mechanical products while benefiting from competitive salary packages and ongoing professional development. This role not only offers a chance to make a significant impact on product quality but also provides a supportive environment for personal and career growth within the highly regulated defence sector.
Contact Details:
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
