Manufacturing Software Engineer - Contract
Organisation: Leading Global Manufacturing & Engineering Company
Location: Shrewsbury, 5 days onsite
Employment Type: 12 Months - 37.5 hours per week
Rate: £22.06 per hour
Are you passionate about applying software engineering principles to real-world manufacturing challenges? We're seeking a Manufacturing Software Engineer to join a dynamic Agile development team supporting production environments and factory automation initiatives.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, building smart industrial solutions, and contributing directly to operational efficiency on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
As a Manufacturing Software Engineer, you will:
- Design, modify, and implement software solutions tailored to manufacturing systems and production processes.
- Translate manufacturing requirements into efficient, scalable software applications using Agile development methods.
- Enhance workflow efficiency through automation and data-driven solutions.
- Write, test, and maintain high-quality code for both new tools and existing applications.
- Perform integration with factory systems, hardware interfaces, and third-party platforms.
- Support and maintain deployed applications in a live manufacturing environment.
Your Skills & Experience
We're looking for someone with working knowledge of:
- Industrial software development, automation, and system optimization.
- Object-oriented programming and component-based development.
- Agile software development lifecycle, unit testing, and code versioning tools.
- Data integration, ETL processes, and system interoperability within factory systems.
- Technical documentation and effective stakeholder communication.
Desirable Attributes
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills-able to assess real-time manufacturing needs and propose practical software solutions.
- Experience with test planning, performance testing, and continuous integration for manufacturing systems.
- Familiarity with technical design documentation, hardware/software interfacing, and production workflows.
Apply today to help shape the future of manufacturing through cutting-edge software solutions.