Manufacturing Support Engineer (Days/Nights)
Location: London
Salary: £40,000 – £46,000 per annum + 10% Night Shift Uplift
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Test Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis, supporting the production of cutting-edge electronic and optoelectronic systems. This is a hands-on, technically challenging position focused on fault diagnosis, data analysis, and process improvement to ensure manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
Working on a flexible shift pattern across weekday and/or weekend shifts, you will play a key role in maintaining production flow, supporting new product introductions, and developing the technical capabilities of the wider team.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary with additional night shift uplift
* Permanent role with excellent career progression opportunities
* Collaborative and innovative work environment
* Opportunity to work on high-impact technologies with a global footprint
* Ongoing technical development and training
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide hands-on support for submerged manufacturing of electronic and optoelectronic products
* Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues quickly and effectively
* Conduct root cause analysis on field return units
* Analyse test data and report findings to the Senior Control Engineer
* Collaborate with development teams to implement and refine test processes
* Design and improve test stations and production interfaces
* Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing
* Deliver technical training to team members working in submerged production
What We’re Looking For:
* Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Optics, or Opto-electronics
* Experience in electronics manufacturing and hands-on fault finding
* Strong understanding of electronic and/or optical components and schematics
* Proficient in test data analysis and familiar with Lean Six Sigma methodologies
* Ability to work independently and under time pressure
* Experience in high-reliability or safety-critical environments is highly desirable
* Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
Shift Patterns:
Weekday Shifts (Monday–Thursday) – 42.5 hours/week:
* Day Shift:
* Monday: 06:00 – 17:45
* Tuesday to Thursday: 06:00 – 17:15
* Night Shift: (with 10% pay uplift)
* Monday: 18:00 – 05:45
* Tuesday to Thursday: 18:00 – 05:15
Weekend Shifts (Friday–Sunday) – 33 hours/week:
* Day Shift:
* Friday to Sunday: 06:00 – 17:45
* Night Shift: (with 10% pay uplift)
* Friday to Sunday: 18:00 – 05:45
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated engineer to join a globally recognised organisation and be part of a forward-thinking, technically progressive team.
Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Apply now!