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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