Laing O'Rourke
Digital Manufacturing Engineer

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Location: Worksop or Oldbury
Help shape the future of manufacturing
At Explore Manufacturing, we're transforming the way complex construction components are designed, produced and delivered. Digital technology sits at the heart of that transformation.
We're looking for a Digital Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing Digital Manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their career who is passionate about data, technology and continuous improvement and wants to see their work make a real impact in a live manufacturing environment.
Whether you've come through a degree, apprenticeship or have gained experience in a digital, data, engineering or manufacturing setting, we'll provide the support and development to help you build a successful career.
What You'll Be Doing
Working alongside experienced digital specialists, you'll help deliver technology and data solutions that improve how our manufacturing facilities operate.
You Will
- Support digital improvement projects across our manufacturing operations
- Help develop reporting and dashboards using Power BI
- Prepare, analyse and improve operational data
- Support manufacturing systems and digital platforms
- Assist with testing and implementation of new digital tools
- Create process documentation and user guidance
- Work with operational teams to understand challenges and identify opportunities for improvement
- Support data quality and governance activities
- Learn how digital technology can drive safer, more efficient and more sustainable manufacturing
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- A degree, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Data, Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Systems or a related discipline
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good Excel skills and confidence working with data
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- An interest in manufacturing, engineering, technology or digital transformation
It would be beneficial if you have some exposure to:
- Power BI or Power Query
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Databases or SQL
- Reporting, automation or data analysis
Why join Explore Manufacturing?
Explore Manufacturing is one of the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the construction sector. You'll have the opportunity to work on real operational challenges, develop valuable digital skills and learn from experienced specialists who are passionate about innovation.
You'll Also Benefit From
- Structured development and mentoring
- Opportunities to learn Power BI, data modelling and digital manufacturing systems
- Access to the Laing O'Rourke Data Academy and Data Guild
- Exposure to leading manufacturing technology and processes
- The chance to help shape the future of manufacturing within a business that invests in innovation and continuous improvement


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About Us
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com
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