Electrical Engineer (Manufacturing) in Stonehouse

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry while innovating a new energy landscape.

Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, UK. Stonehouse Technology Centre (SHTC) is the SLB drilling Centre of Excellence. It supports SLB through innovative engineering and quality‑driven manufacturing, with portfolio emphasis on rotary steerable systems, Measurement While Drilling tools, Specialised Measurement tools and Rechargeable Batteries for Downhole use, and power source products.

The Electrical Engineer – Manufacturing is a key role within the Manufacturing department, responsible for ensuring smooth, efficient and reliable product delivery. This hands‑on position leads proactive troubleshooting of issues that occur during electrical assembly and electrical testing, while continuously improving end‑to‑end manufacturing processes through the application of Industry 4.0 principles and Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying & implementing process improvements to achieve manufacturing excellence in areas such as process yield, cycle time reduction and productivity.
• Troubleshooting/de‑bugging electronic test issues (hardware, firmware) to enable completion of the product to a high quality standard.
• Providing shop floor feedback on product design and manufacturability issues to Engineering and DFMs.
• Assisting with investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for manufacturing quality issues.
• Implementing key elements of Lean, such as standardized work instructions, line balancing, layout and work sequence optimization, training development matrix, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen/5S workouts, pull processes, TPM, cell design, and quick changeover/batch‑size optimization.
• Reviewing and signing off on Engineering Change Orders that impact Inventory.
• Creating, implementing, and monitoring key performance indicators and metrics on manufacturing process capability and product quality.
• Monitoring and reducing process costs.

Qualifications:

• Masters in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Knowledge of electronics design and manufacturing processes, including hardware to software interfacing, system engineering, mixed analog and digital design, power supply circuitry, and basic PWA/PWB assembly process (preferred).

We are open to flexible, hybrid working with a combination of on‑site & home working days.

What we can offer you: Competitive base salary with bonus, private healthcare for employee & family, subsidised dental care, Health & Wellbeing programs, part employer and employee funded pension contribution, income protection scheme, life insurance, and other benefits available through the SLB flexible benefits program.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.