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Contracts Engineer

4 days ago Scarborough, United Kingdom

Mission:

Schneider Electric has a great opportunity for the right person to join the team at our Scarborough plant as a Contracts Engineer. At Scarborough we manufacture LV Switchgear products for use in electricity substations around the world. The site is steeped in history, originally commencing manufacturing at the plant in 1943. We have enjoyed a market leading position for many years in the UK as well as successfully exporting globally. This product is arguably one of the biggest success stories of Schneider Electric in the UK and you can be certain that there is a good chance that the substation supplying power to your home as you read this will contain a SE product.

Role and Responsibilities:

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  • Manage and plan orders from inception to acceptance and be accountable for all aspects of the execution phase of the project.
  • Effective use of internal and external resources to build and develop a best practice approach to order management.
  • Accurate Resource Plans / Effective project delivery / Willingness to assist other team members. Evidence of continuous professional development.
  • Embracing innovation and new ways of working, evidenced by customer feedback, and sharing of best practice with other internal stakeholders / Drive continuous improvement by developing case studies and applying them to new projects
  • Develop strong working relationships with the client and internal support functions to improve project execution and maximise opportunities for repeat business.
  • Drive improvements in the output from the Customer Solution Survey / Evidence of continuous improvement based on feedback received / Adherence to the customer complaint process / Driving target improvements in the NPS score.
  • Provide feedback to Team Manager on current performance
  • Ensure Project performance is achieved through thorough timely Contract Reviews and ensure Risk is managed to business objectives, both Commercially and Technically
  • Check the work in progress, through Review meetings, feedback any positive/negative deviations for next bid submission
    Ensure departmental KPIs are met

Skills and Qualifications
  • Graduate Electrical / Electronics/ Manufacturing/ Process engineer or equivalent experience
  • Extensive, proven experience within a customer centric role
  • Demonstrable experience within a technical role
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment
  • PC literate and familiar with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD or equivalent software
  • Understanding of electrical schematic/wiring diagrams
  • Ability to work efficiently and accurately
  • Aptitude for practical science or engineering skills
  • The ability to work as a team member and possess good interpersonal, communication and literacy skills
  • To work with efficiency, accuracy and to be able to meet deadlines
  • High level of flexibility and dependability

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

"We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability."

What we offer you:

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

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Client-provided location(s): Scarborough, United Kingdom
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/95130?lang=en-us
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-07-28T22:37:18

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion