Production Support Engineer (LV Switchgear & Modular Solutions)

Flex; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based pay

Enhanced leave

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Discount programs

Life insurance

Job summary

Flex is seeking a practical and motivated Production Support Engineer to support the LVS Mechanical Design Team and Modular products, including Skids and PODs. The role provides production-facing engineering support to resolve design queries and improve manufacturability across Anord Mardix products, contributing to safe, efficient delivery.

You will work with cross-functional teams, update drawings and BOMs, manage ECOs and PCNs, assist with CAPA, SOPs, and participate in FAT and testing

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualification (HNC/HND, degree or equivalent).
• Experience in mechanical design, production support or manufacturing engineering.
• Familiarity with LV Switchgear, modular power systems or similar engineered-to-order products.
• Ability to read drawings, BOMs and production documentation.
• Understanding of change control and document control processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day mechanical engineering support to production for LV Switchgear and Modular products.
• Review and update manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and models.
• Manage ECOs and ensure drawing and BOM updates are implemented.
• Support CAPA activities and Product Change Notices.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support project delivery and continuous improvement.

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. If you are excited about a role but don’t meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

We are seeking a practical and motivated Production Support Engineer to support the LVS Mechanical Design Team and Modular products, including Skids and PODs. The successful candidate will provide production-facing engineering support, helping to resolve design queries, support controlled design changes and improve manufacturability across Anord Mardix products. This role is key to supporting safe, efficient and high-quality delivery within critical power.

What a typical day looks like:

• Provide day-to-day mechanical engineering support to production for LV Switchgear and Modular products.
• Support the resolution of production issues, technical queries, build concerns and manufacturing RFIs.
• Review and update manufacturing drawings, general arrangements, models and Bills of Materials where required.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) from production issue identification through to implementation, ensuring actions, approvals, drawing/model updates, BOM changes and production cut-in requirements are clearly controlled and communicated.
• Support and review design & engineering corrective and preventative action’s (CAPA’s).
• Support Product Change Notices (PCN’s) ensuring updates are controlled through the appropriate document control processes.
• Defining, creating and implementing Production Support standard operating procedures (SOPS’s).
• Work closely with Mechanical Design, Production, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Project Management and Electrical Design teams to support project delivery.
• Assist with design for manufacture, standardisation and continuous improvement activities.
• Support production reviews, internal root cause investigations and corrective actions where engineering input is required.
• Provide support during FAT, internal testing and customer witness activities where required.
• Maintain accurate and complete engineering records in line with Anord Mardix document control requirements.
• Contribute to Engineering Excellence by identifying opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, safety and delivery performance.
• Promote proactive risk identification, mitigation and resolution throughout the production and project lifecycle.
• Ensure all work is performed in line with Anord Mardix Quality Management System and company Health and Safety requirements.

The experience we’re looking to add to the team:

• Relevant mechanical engineering qualification, such as HNC/HND, degree or comparable industrial experience.
• Experience within a mechanical design, production support, manufacturing engineering or product support role.
• Experience with LV Switchgear, modular power systems, Skids, PODs or similar engineered-to-order products is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD tools, preferably Autodesk Inventor or similar.
• Knowledge of PLM/PDM systems such as Autodesk Vault is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs and production documentation.
• Good understanding of change control, document control and manufacturing support processes.
• 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 as required.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• 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 scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Flexible/HybridWorkbased 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.)

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