Production Engineer

Staffordshire

£43,000 - £46,000

Job Purpose

To accurately interpret and translate customer electrical and electronic design documentation into actionable manufacturing specifications, ensuring seamless transition from customer design to production for electrical/electronic manufacturing and control panel assembly.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

* Interpret and analyze customer-supplied Bills of Materials (BOMs) to identify all required components, quantities, and specifications

* Review and understand General Arrangement (GA) drawings to determine control panel layouts, mounting requirements, and assembly configurations

* Analyze electrical and electronic schematic drawings to comprehend circuit functionality, component interconnections, and wiring requirements

* Identify any discrepancies, errors, or ambiguities in customer documentation and liaise with customers or internal teams for clarification

* Translate customer designs into internal manufacturing documentation and work instructions

* Create and develop comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes based on customer designs

* Verify component availability and identify suitable alternatives when necessary, ensuring compatibility with original design intent

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Education

* HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification

* Alternatively, extensive practical experience in electrical/electronic manufacturing or control panel assembly

Experience

* Minimum 3 years' experience in electrical/electronic manufacturing or control panel manufacturing environment

* Proven experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, GA drawings, and BOMs

* Practical knowledge of electrical components, wiring systems, and control panel construction

Technical Skills

* Proficient in reading electrical and electronic schematic drawings (single-line and multi-line diagrams)

* Strong understanding of electrical symbols, conventions, and industry standards (BS EN, IEC)

* Ability to interpret General Arrangement drawings and understand spatial requirements

* Competent in analyzing BOMs and identifying component specifications

* Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar) is advantageous

* Understanding of control systems, PLCs, instrumentation, and panel components

* Ability to create clear, detailed SOPs and work instructions for production teams

* Experience developing technical documentation and manufacturing procedures

Working Conditions

* Office/workshop environment with occasional shop floor presence

* Standard working hours with flexibility for project deadlines