Manufacturing Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing and engineering company seeks a Manufacturing Software Engineer in Newport. This contract role involves designing and implementing manufacturing software solutions, enhancing workflow efficiency, and supporting applications in production environments. Candidates should have strong programming and analytical skills, and a passion for solving manufacturing challenges.

Benefits

Access to professional development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of industrial software development and system optimization.
• Experience with Agile software development lifecycle and unit testing.
• Strong analytical skills with effective stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software solutions for manufacturing systems.
• Translate manufacturing requirements into scalable software applications.
• Support and maintain applications in a live manufacturing environment.

Skills

Industrial software development

Object-oriented programming

Agile software development

Data integration

Analytical thinking

Job description

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.
• 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.