Contract Electrical Assembly / Production Engineer

Contract Electrical Assembly / Production Engineer

LOCATION: Southampton

TYPE: Contract

CLEARANCE: N/R

Role Description

Contract Electrical Assembly / Production Engineer. Location: UK South Coast (Marine). Contract: Ongoing / Project Based. Start: Immediate.

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Assembly / Production Technician to support ongoing marine projects. You’ll be joining a fast‑paced environment working on advanced marine platforms, delivering high‑quality electrical builds, integrations and fault resolution across a range of specialist systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assembling, wiring and integrating low‑voltage marine electrical systems to production and engineering standards.
• Supporting installation, commissioning and testing of electrical and electronic systems across specialist vessels.
• Working from engineering drawings, schematics and build documentation to deliver accurate, high‑quality assemblies.
• Conducting fault‑finding, diagnostics and rectification on AC/DC power distribution, navigation, comms, control and auxiliary systems.
• Supporting production teams with system integration, loom building, panel wiring and functional testing.
• Ensuring compliance, documentation accuracy and safe working practices throughout all build stages.
• Collaborating with mechanical, electronic and production engineers to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in marine electrical systems or complex low‑voltage electrical builds.
• Experience with installation, integration, commissioning and maintenance across yachts, specialist vessels or defence platforms.
• Skilled in AC/DC power distribution, navigation & comms systems, engine room systems, stabilisers, thrusters, AV/lighting control.
• Confident with advanced diagnostics: insulation resistance testing, continuity checks, earth fault analysis, thermal imaging, electronic fault tracing.
• Ability to work to tight production schedules with high attention to detail.
• Comfortable collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and communicating clearly with senior technical staff.
• Prior experience in OEM, defence, refit or high reliability environments is highly desirable.

Why This Contract?

• Work on cutting‑edge marine and autonomous systems.
• Join a high‑performing technical team with strong engineering standards.
• Immediate impact on live production and integration projects.
• Competitive contract rates and ongoing project pipeline.

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