Software Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering organisation in Crawley is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and integrate software tools with manufacturing systems. Candidates should have at least 1 year of software development experience, preferably with skills in Python and SQL Server. This role offers significant career development and progression opportunities. The salary ranges from £30,000 to £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Join us to contribute to automation and continuous improvement in production operations.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year software development experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong SQL Server skills for querying and data analysis.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain in-house software tools for manufacturing operations.
• Integrate software with manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Support automation of data collection and reporting.

Skills

Software development experience

Python

SQL Server

Visual Studio

Version control (Git/SVN)

Education

Degree in Software, Electrical Engineering, or similar

Job description

A growing engineering organisation at the forefront of advanced manufacturing is looking for a Software Engineer whose primary focus will be the development of in-house software tools and their integration with manufacturing hardware and equipment. The role supports automation, data capture, and continuous improvement across production operations.

Based in Crawley, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career with clear development and progression opportunities.

The Role

Develop and maintain in-house software tools for manufacturing operations

Integrate software with manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and hardware

Work closely with Manufacturing, Production, Quality, Automation, IT, and NPI teams

Support automation of data collection, reporting, and real-time monitoring

Contribute to continuous improvement projects and new product introductions

Create and maintain technical documentation and manage version control

Provide training and ongoing support to end users

About You

Degree in Software, Electrical Engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience)

1+ years’ software development experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment

Experience with Python or similar, Visual Studio, and Git/SVN

Strong SQL Server skills for querying, reporting, and data analysis

Understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflows

A collaborative problem-solver with good communication skills

Desirable (Not Essential)

ERP / PLM systems (JDE, Enovia, Oracle)

NPD experience or exposure to Emerson products

Agile, Power Automate, or cybersecurity awareness

Electronics or embedded systems knowledge

The Package

£30,000 – £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Career development and progression opportunities