Manufacturing Support Engineer

STR Group; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer in London to support the production of advanced electronic and optoelectronic systems. This fast-paced role involves fault-finding, technical analysis, and mentoring production staff while ensuring high-quality standards. Join an innovative engineering team working with cutting-edge technologies in a critical manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Long-term contract security

Collaborative and innovative team

Involvement with complex systems

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Optics, or Opto-electronics required.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing and fault diagnosis.
• Strong understanding of electronic circuits and optical components.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for electronic/optoelectronic manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Partner with development engineers to enhance manufacturing systems.

Skills

Fault-finding

Technical analysis

Data analysis

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Degree in Optics

Degree in Opto-electronics

Job description

This range is provided by STR Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Lead Account Manager @ Insignis Talent | Talent Acquisition, Client Management

Manufacturing Support Engineer (Days/Nights)

Location: London

Rate: Up to £50 per hour (Umbrella) + 10% Night Shift Uplift

Contract: 2-Year Initial Term

About the Role:

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to support the production of advanced electronic and optoelectronic systems. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role focused on fault-finding, technical analysis, and continuous improvement to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations.

You’ll work on a flexible shift pattern (weekday and/or weekend), contributing to product delivery and quality standards while mentoring production staff and supporting new technologies into manufacture.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive pay rates with long-term contract security
• Work with cutting-edge technologies used in global infrastructure
• Join a collaborative and innovative engineering team
• Hands-on involvement with complex systems in a critical manufacturing environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert support to submerged manufacturing processes of electronic/optoelectronic products
• Troubleshoot and resolve urgent manufacturing issues
• Analyse and diagnose returned units from the field
• Review test data and communicate findings to the Senior Control Engineer
• Partner with development engineers to enhance test systems and processes
• Design and refine test stations and interfaces
• Support seamless new product introductions into production
• Deliver technical training to submerged manufacturing staff

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Optics, or Opto-electronics
• Experience in electronics manufacturing and fault diagnosis
• Strong understanding of electronic circuits and/or optical components
• Ability to read and interpret complex schematics
• Skilled in data analysis; experience with Lean Six Sigma and automated test processes
• Self-sufficient problem solver, able to work under pressure
• Experience with high-reliability products preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Shift Patterns:

Weekday Shifts (Monday–Thursday) – 42.5 hours/week:

• Day Shift:
• Monday: 06:00 – 17:45
• Tuesday to Thursday: 06:00 – 17:15
• Night Shift: (with 10% uplift)
• Monday: 18:00 – 05:45
• Tuesday to Thursday: 18:00 – 05:15
• Day Shift:
• Friday to Sunday: 06:00 – 17:45
• Night Shift: (with 10% uplift)
• Friday to Sunday: 18:00 – 05:45

If you’re a detail-driven engineer looking to contribute to high-impact, technically challenging manufacturing, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-class team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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