Production Support Engineer (Electrical Engineering)

Flextronics - The Flex Company; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Group Life Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteer days

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Flextronics - The Flex Company in Kendal, UK is seeking a Production Support Engineer (Electrical) to provide day-to-day electrical engineering support to production teams. You will assist with BOM updates, ECOs, and documentation, while collaborating with design, manufacturing, quality and supply chain to ensure smooth project delivery.

Ideal candidates will have experience in electrical design or production support, familiarity with LV switchgear or modular power systems, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design or production support roles.
• Experience with LV switchgear or modular power systems is advantageous.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs and related production documents.
• Understanding of component substitution, change control and manufacturing processes.
• Experience updating BOMs and engineering data in ERP/MRP environments is advantageous.
• Knowledge of 2D CAD tools (Autodesk AutoCAD) and PLM/PDM systems (Autodesk Vault) is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day electrical engineering support to production and operations.
• Assist with resolution of production issues, RFIs and electrical design queries.
• Review and update electrical BOMs (QMF70) and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Support sourcing of alternative electrical components and review documentation.
• Update and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, GAs, BOMs and related manufacturing information.
• Manage ECOs from issue to implementation with controlled changes.
• Help define and implement Production Support SOPs and CAPAs as needed.
• Support PCNs and ensure updates follow proper processes.
• Collaborate with Electrical Design, Production, Quality, Supply Chain and other teams for project delivery.
• Assist with FAT, internal testing and customer witness activities when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, safety during production and project lifecycles.

Skills

Electrical design

Production support

Manufacturing engineering

Schematic interpretation

BOM management

CAD tools

PLM/PDM

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent working

UK driving licence

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Support Engineer (Electrical engineering) located in Kendal, UK.

Typical day

• Provide day‑to‑day electrical engineering support to production / operations.
• Support the resolution of production issues, technical queries, and manufacturing RFIs relating to electrical design, schematics, wiring, GAs and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Review and update electrical BOM’s (QMF70), ensuring changes are controlled, accurate and clearly communicated to Production, Supply Chain and relevant stakeholders.
• Support the sourcing and review of alternative electrical components where required.
• Update and support controlled electrical drawings and documentation, including schematics, SLD’s, wiring diagrams, device schedules, terminal schedules, labels, GAs and associated manufacturing information.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) from production issue identification through to implementation, ensuring actions, approvals, drawing updates, BOM changes and production cut‑in requirements are clearly controlled and communicated.
• Defining, creating and implementing Production Support standard operating procedures (SOPS’s).
• Support design corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) where electrical design input is required.
• Support Product Change Notices (PCNs), ensuring updates are controlled through the appropriate process.
• Work closely with Electrical Design, Production, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Project Management, Mechanical Design and BIM teams to support project delivery.
• Support production reviews, internal root‑cause investigations where electrical engineering input is required.
• Provide support during FAT, internal testing and customer witness activities where required.
• Contribute to Engineering Excellence by identifying opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, safety.
• Promote proactive risk identification, mitigation and resolution throughout the production and project lifecycle.
• Ensure all work is performed in line with the Anord Mardix Quality Management System, applicable project requirements and company Health and Safety requirements.

Required Experience

• Experience within an electrical design, production support, manufacturing engineering or product support role.
• Experience with LV Switchgear, modular power systems or similar engineered to order products is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, general arrangements, specifications, BOMs and production documentation.
• Practical understanding of electrical components, component substitution, manufacturing and change control.
• Experience updating BOMs and engineering data within business systems, ERP/MRP processes, is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of 2D CAD tools, preferably Autodesk AutoCAD or similar.
• Knowledge of PLM/PDM systems such as Autodesk Vault is advantageous.
• Practical, proactive and flexible approach to problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication; verbal, written and presentational skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently while supporting wider team goals and business priorities.
• A full UK driving licence is required, where occasional travel between sites is required.

Benefits

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
• A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
• A merit‑based annual pay review
• Enhanced annual leave
• Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
• Referral bonus
• Volunteer days
• Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
• Sick pay scheme
• Cycle to Work schemeEnhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Flexible/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function
• Travel opportunities (role dependent)
• Support in your well‑being by access to Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
• On‑site trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

AD06 Job Category Production Engineering Required Skills: Optional Skills:

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Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers. Our commitment to comprehensive engineering excellence ensures our products and services deliver safe, reliable, quality critical power solutions that you can rely on. Anord Mardix promises innovative engineering solutions to all our clients, meeting the most technical requirements with ease, no matter what the challenge. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers.