CNC Recruitment are looking for a skilled and reliable Senior Electrical Engineerto join our client in Yeovil – a well-respected aerospace engineering company.
Pay - £30,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
Woking hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 5.30pm and Friday 8.00am to 12.30pm
Job Type: Temp to Perm (Permanent after 16 weeks)
About the Role
This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised, profitable, and respected company specialising in optical and electrical assemblies designed for harsh environments. You will become part of a successful and growing team helping to deliver tomorrow's innovations today. The company promotes dynamic career progression across multiple fields and industries and is committed to fostering a strong quality culture where every employee plays a role in maintaining high standards. Inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement are key values across all levels of the business.
The Engineering team is responsible for:
* Defining manufacturing processes and equipment requirements
* Reviewing methods of manufacture, fabrication, and assembly of electrical and photonic systems
* Supporting daily production activities to ensure smooth workflow
* Delivering consistently high-quality products in compliance with EN9100:2016 (AS9100), legal requirements, and customer contractual obligations
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will:
* Work closely with stakeholders to support the design and planning of electrical harness and sub-system manufacturing
* Lead engineering activities across design, development, implementation, testing, and monitoring of electrical machinery, installations, and product offerings
* Define methods of manufacture, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and production routes for new and existing products
* Analyse existing electrical systems and implement cost-effective improvements to products and testing methods
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure new electrical products are fit for purpose, manufacturing-ready, and compliant with all required quality standards
* Support the Sales team with technical input and solutions for new enquiries
* Ensure work instructions, BOMs, routes, tools, drawings, risk assessments, and facilities are implemented on time and within cost targets
* Keep projects aligned with their original scope and objectives
* Provide concise, data-driven reports to the Engineering Team Leader
* Mentor and support junior engineers
Requirements
Skills & Requirements
* Relevant electrical engineering qualifications with extensive practical experience
* Ability to manage a high workload and prioritise effectively
* Technical expertise within defined product areas
Desirable Experience
* Experience producing engineering drawings or electrical models using recognised CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, Proteus, KiCad)
* New product introduction and project management experience
* Production and process control planning, including data collection
* Experience working to aerospace and/or defence quality standards
Knowledge of optical or photonic systems, including fibre optics