Harness Engineer
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Salary: A GBP 38,000 : A GBP 48,000 (DOE)
Hours: 37.5 per week (Mon:Thurs 07:45:16:45, Fri 07:45:12:30)
Advertised by Hawk 3 Talent Solutions
Are you an experienced Harness Engineer looking for your next step within a high:quality, precision engineering environment? Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are delighted to be supporting a market:leading manufacturer specialising in complex wiring harnesses and electrical interconnect solutions across aerospace, defence, marine, mass transit and commercial sectors.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated engineering team within a modern, purpose:built facility, where innovation, customer focus and exceptional quality standards are at the heart of everything they do.
The Role
As a Harness Engineer, youll play a key role in turning customer concepts into production:ready designs. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations and Business Development teams, you will ensure wiring harnesses are designed, developed and delivered to the highest possible standard.
Youll support the full product lifecycle:from customer specification and prototype development to production integration, documentation control and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare detailed harness designs, drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
* Monitor engineering projects to ensure efficient, on:time delivery
* Ensure compliance with industry standards, QA/QC policies and technical specifications
* Liaise with customers to understand requirements and translate them into production:ready documents
* Support the quotation process and provide technical input
* Oversee prototype builds and First Article products
* Drive assembly process improvements to maximise efficiency and reduce variability
* Support PFMEA activities for new and existing products
* Assist with cost:reduction initiatives by evaluating alternate components and suppliers
* Support product integration into production, including tooling and jig requirements
* Participate in continuous improvement activities across the site
* Oversee and maintain accurate document and data management processes
* Contribute to APQP and PPAP development
* Carry out additional duties as required by management
What Youll Need
Qualifications:
* A:Level education minimum (Maths and English)
* HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Experience:
* Previous experience in harnessing or electronics manufacturing (preferred)
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Experience with Harnware and Visio (preferred, training available)
Personal Attributes:
* Exceptional attention to detail
* Strong communicator with confidence engaging with teams and customers
* Proactive can do attitude and willingness to learn
* Adaptable, motivated and professional
* Able to work effectively within a diverse team
* Reliable and flexible with willingness to travel in the UK and abroad for training and customer visits
Why Apply?
* Competitive salary package up to A GBP 48,000
* Opportunity to work in a highly technical, specialist engineering environment
* Chance to contribute to projects within aerospace, defence, marine and more
* Excellent team culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
* Professional development including software training (Harnware and Visio)
If you would like for the role of Harness Engineer, then please to or call Donna on
Closing date is 05.02.26 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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