Cable / Harness Design Engineer

MBDA; Bolton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Bolton seeks a Cable / Harness Design Engineer. This role involves reviewing drawing approvals, ensuring electrical interconnect designs meet specifications, and collaborating with mechanical and electronic teams. Applicants should have strong communication skills and the ability to travel. Experience with military Defence Standards and D38999 connectors is desirable. The position offers a competitive salary and company bonuses with a hybrid working pattern.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Annual salary review

Paid overtime

15 days flexi leave

25 days annual leave

Subsidised meals and gym on site

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Ability to define cable assembly construction based on electrical constraints.
• Experience in production/process engineering.
• Familiarity with military Defence Standards and D38999 connectors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for drawing approvals and first of builds.
• Interpret Cable Harness assembly drawings and technical documentation.
• Ensure robust instructions for manufacturing are developed.

Skills

Cable assembly construction

Collaboration with engineering disciplines

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Willingness to travel

Job description

About MBDA

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary: Circa £39000 depending on experience

What we can offer you

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Annual salary review
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and gym on site at Stevenage
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working pattern

Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working such as two days a week on-site.

The opportunity

MBDA has a fantastic opportunity for a Cable / Harness Design Engineer to primarily work as the focal point for drawing approvals and first of builds within our growing Interconnects team who design bespoke electrical interconnects/cables suitable for the transmission of power, signal and data within and between subsystems in our products.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone experienced within manufacturing or engineering who is seeking a challenge, wanting to build on their current experience by being the drawing approvals and first of builds focal point for all interconnect designs in the UK.

To do this you will need to interpret Cable Harness assembly drawings and technical documentation to understand how these translate into physical hardware. You will need an eye for detail on the relationship between the technical documentation and the physical assembly to ensure practical, robust, instructions are flowed into manufacturing and suppliers.

What we’re looking for from you

As the primary drawing approvals engineer and acting as a technical interface to manufacturing we are looking for the following;

• The ability to define cable assembly construction based upon electrical constraints such as current, screening, signal types, volt drop, EMC and environmental requirements.
• An appreciation of cable assembly production/process engineering
• Experience of working collaboratively with other engineering disciplines such as mechanical and electronic design engineers to deliver robust cable assembly design solutions.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate regular electrical support with all relevant stakeholders
• Determined individual that is self-motivated with a methodical, logical approach and an appetite to learn and progress while working with peers
• Ability/flexibility to travel to other locations including international when required

Due to the nature of our work, experience of military Defence Standards and a working knowledge of D38999 connectors in support of cable harness manufacture is highly desirable.

Our Business

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee‑led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Medical & Clearance

Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.