Manufacturing Engineer

NES Group Ltd; Gayton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft are recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer for a 6-month contract in Stafford, UK. The role focuses on supporting HVDC manufacturing equipment and processes, driving improvements, and providing hands-on engineering support across multiple teams.

You will work with production, maintenance and suppliers to resolve issues, implement changes, and train operators, including second shift coverage where required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
• Experience with automated assembly equipment.
• HNC/HND or degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of environmental, health and safety requirements and compliance standards.
• Experience supporting production assembly equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and across functions.
• Strong English communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of equipment and process changes to improve performance and efficiency.
• Maintain and improve manufacturing processes and equipment, including product and variant changes.
• Provide first-line engineering support for equipment breakdowns and production issues.
• Support maintenance technicians with calibration and preventative maintenance activities.
• Train and support production operators in the correct use of equipment and processes.
• Work with equipment suppliers to resolve technical issues and implement improvements.
• Support manufacturing IT systems and provide first-line support during downtime.
• Create and update work instructions, risk assessments, and operator training documents.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Support manufacturing operations during second shift hours.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Automated assembly equipment

Team collaboration

Electrical/Electronic background

English communication

Education

HNC/HND or Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer for our client, who are a global, industry leader in power technology.

Location

Stafford, UK

Shifts

14:00-22:00 Mon - Thurs, 11:00-16:00 Friday.

Contract

Initial 6-month contract

Role Summary

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support current and future HVDC manufacturing equipment and processes. In this role, you will help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production by supporting equipment changes, troubleshooting issues, driving process improvements, and working closely with manufacturing, maintenance, and supplier partners. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical knowledge, practical problem-solving, and the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of equipment and process changes to improve performance and efficiency.
• Maintain and improve manufacturing processes and equipment, including product and variant changes.
• Provide first-line engineering support for equipment breakdowns and production issues.
• Support maintenance technicians with calibration and preventative maintenance activities.
• Train and support production operators in the correct use of equipment and processes.
• Work with equipment suppliers to resolve technical issues and implement improvements.
• Support manufacturing IT systems and provide first-line support during downtime.
• Create and update work instructions, risk assessments, and operator training documents.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Support manufacturing operations during second shift hours.

Required Qualifications / Experience

• Significant experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
• Experience with automated assembly equipment.
• HNC/HND or degree in Electrical, Electronic, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment and technical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety requirements and compliance standards.
• Experience supporting production assembly equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and across functions.
• Strong English communication skills, written and verbal.

Desired Qualifications / Experience

• Education, HNC/HND or Engineering Degree in an electrical/electronic-related discipline.
• Understanding of manufacturing IT systems integration.
• Experience with Desoutter tooling, advanced manufacturing methods, and ISO standards.
• SAP and Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with HVDC product assembly processes advantage.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients