Production Support Engineer (Electrical Engineering)

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Kendal, Cumbria, England, GBR
In-Office
Entry level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Provides day-to-day electrical engineering support for manufacturing and production. Responsibilities include resolving technical issues, maintaining electrical drawings and BOMs, managing ECOs and PCNs, supporting component substitutions, creating SOPs, assisting with root-cause investigations, FAT and testing, and improving quality and safety. The role collaborates with design, production, quality, supply chain, project management, and BIM teams, while ensuring compliance with quality, project, and health and safety requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Support Engineer (Electrical engineering) located in Kendal, UK.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Provide day-to-day electrical engineering support to production / operations.
  • Support the resolution of production issues, technical queries, and manufacturing RFIs relating to electrical design, schematics, wiring, GAs and Bills of Materials (BOM). 
  • Review and update electrical BOM’s (QMF70), ensuring changes are controlled, accurate and clearly communicated to Production, Supply Chain and relevant stakeholders. 
  • Support the sourcing and review of alternative electrical components where required.
  • Update and support controlled electrical drawings and documentation, including schematics, SLD’s, wiring diagrams, device schedules, terminal schedules, labels, GAs and associated manufacturing information. 
  • Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) from production issue identification through to implementation, ensuring actions, approvals, drawing updates, BOM changes and production cut-in requirements are clearly controlled and communicated. 
  • Defining, creating and implementing Production Support standard operating procedures (SOPS’s).
  • Support design corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) where electrical design input is required. 
  • Support Product Change Notices (PCNs), ensuring updates are controlled through the appropriate process. 
  • Work closely with Electrical Design, Production, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Project Management, Mechanical Design and BIM teams to support project delivery. 
  • Support production reviews, internal root-cause investigations where electrical engineering input is required. 
  • Provide support during FAT, internal testing and customer witness activities where required. 
  • Contribute to Engineering Excellence by identifying opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, safety. 
  • Promote proactive risk identification, mitigation and resolution throughout the production and project lifecycle. 
  • Ensure all work is performed in line with the Anord Mardix Quality Management System, applicable project requirements and company Health and Safety requirements. 

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

  • Experience within an electrical design, production support, manufacturing engineering or product support role. 
  • Experience with LV Switchgear, modular power systems or similar engineered to order products is advantageous. 
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, general arrangements, specifications, BOMs and production documentation. 
  • Practical understanding of electrical components, component substitution, manufacturing and change control. 
  • Experience updating BOMs and engineering data within business systems, ERP/MRP processes, is advantageous. 
  • Working knowledge of 2D CAD tools, preferably Autodesk AutoCAD or similar. 
  • Knowledge of PLM/PDM systems such as Autodesk Vault is advantageous. 
  • 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 is 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/Hybrid Work based 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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Job CategoryProduction Engineering

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Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Skills Required

  • Experience in electrical design, production support, manufacturing engineering, or product support
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, general arrangements, specifications, BOMs, and production documentation
  • Practical understanding of electrical components, component substitution, manufacturing, and change control
  • Working knowledge of 2D CAD tools, preferably Autodesk AutoCAD or similar
  • Practical, proactive, and flexible problem-solving approach
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently while supporting wider team goals and business priorities
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Experience with LV switchgear, modular power systems, or similar engineered-to-order products
  • Experience updating BOMs and engineering data in business systems, including ERP/MRP processes
  • Knowledge of PLM/PDM systems such as Autodesk Vault

Flex Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flex and has not been reviewed or approved by Flex.

  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.

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