Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Location: Rugby

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

GE’s Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

At Rotating Machines Rugby (RMR), we design and build some of the most technically advanced electrical rotating machinery in the world. We specialise in manufacturing large electrical rotating machinery: Motors and Generators, across a wide variety of industrial applications. Our motors are powering some of the most advance warships in the world, whilst our generators are decarbonising industry for a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Job Description:

We are looking for a Production Operative / Engineering Technician to join our Manufacturing team. This role involves mechanical assembly, machine building, fitting, and preparation of equipment for testing and dispatch. You will work with large mechanical components, tools, measuring equipment, and engineering drawings to build high-quality products safely and accurately.

Key responsibilities:

• Following EHS procedures and contributing to a safe working environment

• Mechanical fitting and machine building for test and dispatch

• Assembly of large mechanical components and sub-assemblies

• Frame preparation, including instrumentation, auxiliary boxes, and wiring

• Bearing assembly, pipe fitting, and machine alignment

• Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Electrical assembly, including wire stripping, crimping, and soldering

• Fabrication activities such as grinding, drilling, tapping, and metal finishing

• Operating workshop machinery and tools, including CNC machines

• Accurate measurement of components using micrometres, Vernier gauges, and other precision tools

• Reading and working from engineering drawings and schematics

• Completing quality documentation and recording technical data

• Operating overhead cranes (training provided)

• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area in line with 5S standards

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in mechanical assembly, fitting, or manufacturing

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics

• Experience using precision measuring equipment and working to tight tolerances

• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and pressure systems

• Confident using hand tools, air-powered tools, and electrical equipment

• Ability to work accurately, meet quality standards, and achieve production targets

• Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude

• Experience with rotating machinery or welding would be an advantage, but training can be provided

What we offer:

• Attractive pay

• Challenging and exciting projects

• 34 days annual leave

• Benefits package tailored to your needs, including:

  • Employer pension contribution

  • Income protection

  • Private health insurance

  • Life assurance

  • Flexible benefits such as buy & sell holiday