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Electrical Production Engineer
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Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive
Vacancy Type: Permanent
McGeoch Technology Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for the position of Electrical Production Engineer who will hold suitable qualifications in Electrical Engineering. The successful applicant will be based at our production, assembly, and test facility in Birmingham City Centre, where we design, manufacture, and repair a range of products and services for defence and industrial markets including ATEX Lighting, Electrical Distribution, Instrumentation, and Control solutions.
Our reputation for integrity is built on compliance with laws and regulations, ethical conduct, and respect for each other, wherever we operate. We are committed to maintaining high standards and are an equal opportunities employer.
Our businesses serve a wide range of industries, including Aviation, Space, Defence, Rail, Medical, Scientific, and Oil and Gas Sectors (ATEX). Our largest markets are the UK, Europe, and US, but we also have businesses in India and Ireland.
THE ROLE
The Role will report to the Production Manager/Operations Manager with a link to our CI Team and will be our subject matter expert on all electrical matters to support and improve delivery of products to our customers. The Electrical Production Engineer is responsible for ensuring high-quality, compliant, and efficient production of naval electrical systems. This role combines technical expertise with maintaining strict defence and safety standards and supporting the company's growth objectives.
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KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Support the manufacture and assembly of naval electrical equipment to engineering drawings, specifications, and standards.
- Work closely with production teams to resolve technical issues and improve processes.
- Review engineering information to ensure products can be manufactured effectively.
- Support new product introduction activities and engineering changes.
- Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including SSOW.
- Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and production/manufacturing processes.
- Work with design, production, purchasing, and quality teams to deliver projects successfully.
- Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues across the business.
- Act as the electrical support for continuous improvement projects driven by the CI team.
- Act as a mentor and SQEP to a team of Electrical Assemblers, Panel Wirers in a safety-critical environment.
- Maintain compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ISO, IPC, and defence-specific requirements).
- Conduct inspections, audits, and signoffs where required.
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KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Proven experience in electrical assembly within a regulated or high-reliability industry (defence, marine, aerospace, etc.).
- Experience in assembly of electrical control systems, bespoke panel solutions, switchboards, motor drive, or similar electrical systems.
- IPC standards (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620).
- Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
- Experience mentoring others in a production or assembly team.
- Knowledge of quality standards and compliance requirements.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Desirable
- Experience with naval or defence electrical systems.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Formal technical qualification in electrical engineering or related field.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing defence company.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Summary
This is a critical role within our production team, ideal for someone who combines hands-on electrical assembly expertise with the ability to act as the lead and SQEP to the Production/Operations Manager. The successful candidate will directly contribute to delivering high-quality
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