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