Electrical Engineer (Manufacturing)

SLB; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Life insurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

SLB Stonehouse is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Manufacturing) to lead proactive troubleshooting of electrical assembly/testing issues and to drive end‑to‑end manufacturing improvements. You will own assigned processes, train shop-floor personnel, monitor KPIs, and support new product introductions from concept to commercialisation.

The role emphasizes Industry 4.0, Lean methodologies, and close collaboration with NPD teams to ensure robust, safe, and scalable production in a high‑precision

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong grasp of electronics design and electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 concepts.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements to boost manufacturing yield and cycle efficiency.
• Troubleshoot electronic test issues (hardware/firmware) to ensure high-quality product completion.
• Provide shop-floor feedback on design for manufacturability to Engineering and DFMs.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing quality issues.
• Apply Lean methods: standardised work, line balancing, VSM, 5S, and quick-changeover.
• Review changes impacting inventory and product lifecycle; sign off on ECOs.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for process capability and product quality.
• Support new product introduction from concept to commercialisation.

Skills

Electronics design

Manufacturing processes

Lean manufacturing

Industry 4.0

Power electronics

Education

Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

Job Title

Electrical Engineer (Manufacturing)

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. Over 300 employees work in SHTC's modern, fit‑for‑purpose building in scenic Gloucestershire. The facility was constructed to handle future demand for PowerDrive tools with an efficient workflow that ensures assembled tools are extensively and rigorously tested before delivery. On site, tools can be monitored using state‑of‑the‑art hardware and connectivity that link SHTC to all field locations.

Job Summary

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. As the owner of their assigned manufacturing processes, the Electrical Engineer – Manufacturing maintains and elevates operational standards by training shop‑floor personnel, implementing and monitoring critical performance metrics, and providing close day‑to‑day production support. They are accountable for resolving complex electronic manufacturing problems and play an active role in addressing electrical safety concerns, quality issues, and production‑yield challenges. This role is also deeply involved in new‑product introduction, collaborating with New Product Development Engineering teams from early concept through successful commercialisation. Responsibilities include reviewing new electrical designs and components, developing manufacturing technology roadmaps, providing Design for Manufacturing feedback, and leading the creation of Process FMECAs to ensure robust, safe, and scalable production.

Typical Responsibilities And Duties

• Identify & implement process improvements to achieve manufacturing excellence in areas such as process yield (e.g. First Pass Yield, Rolled Throughput 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.


• Provide shop‑floor feedback on product design and manufacturability issues to Engineering and DFMs (e.g. through the use of Engineering Change Requests – ECRs).


• Assist with investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for manufacturing quality issues.


• Implement key elements of Lean, such as: standardised work instructions, line balancing, layout and work sequence (routing) optimisation, training development matrix, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen/5S workouts, pull processes, TPM (total preventive maintenance), cell design, and quick changeover/batch‑size optimisation.


• Review and sign‑off on Engineering Change Orders that impact inventory – including product life‑cycle issues, obsolescence, etc.


• Create, implement, and monitor key performance indicators and metrics on manufacturing process capability and product quality.


• Monitor and reduce process costs.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Electrical Engineering or similar.

Competencies

• Knowledge of electronics design and manufacturing processes, including:
  
  
  
  • Hardware to software interfacing
  
  
  • System engineering
  
  
  • Mixed analog and digital design
  
  
  • Power supply circuitry
  
  
  • Basic PWA/PWB assembly process (preferred)
  
  
  
  

Career Advancement

SLB Eureka Technical Career (SETC) provides proven technical contributors with a career path that offers recognition, reward, and influence that parallels an equivalent management progression. We are leaders in Technology Domain Knowledge – our Eureka Community of practice has over 28,500 members, in 30 communities, with 123 Special Interest Groups (SIGs). We’ve published over 10,000 publications in the past decade. The early stage of SETC known as “SETC Associate” is a new addition to the SETC framework in the Technology Organization.

BlueFlex (if Eligible)

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

What We Can Offer You

Competitive base salary with bonus, private healthcare for employee & family, subsidised dental care, Health & Wellbeing programmes such as the Employee Mental Health support, health & wellness coaching, part employer and employee‑funded pension contribution, Income protection scheme, life insurance. Other benefits are also 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. The recruiting process and the position can be adapted to fit most disabilities; please do not hesitate to mention this when applying.