Electrical Engineer

James Fisher and Sons plc; Renfrew; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc in Inchinnan is seeking a proactive electrical and electronics engineer to deliver innovative design solutions and through-life support across the JFD product range, including submarine rescue equipment.

You will own projects from concept to completion, produce high-quality documentation, liaise with internal stakeholders, and visit sites as required to ensure on-time delivery within budgets and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Electrical and electronics design experience with a strong theoretical and practical background.
• Experience generating design calculations and using CAD tools.
• Knowledge of design standards and best practices in marine/defence contexts.
• Experience in product design for DC systems is advantageous.
• Experience with PLM for engineering package storage and retrieval.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical/electronics design input for new products and technical support for existing ranges.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement and Production to deliver suitable technical solutions.
• Source components, manage BOMs, and maintain part numbers.
• Produce and review engineering documentation including specs, assembly instructions, test procedures and reports.
• Check electrical drawings as technical checker to ensure quality and compliance.
• Deliver solutions on time and within budget, with high quality.
• Undertake site visits to support project delivery and objectives.

Skills

Electrical design skills

Electronics design

Design calculations

Engineering CAD tools

Design standards knowledge

Marine/defence standards experience

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Education

Electrical and Electronics engineering degree

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

PLM system

Job description

Full-time, Permanent

You will need to be able to pass security clearance for this role and have the right to work and reside in the UK.

Inchinnan, Hybrid

The Role

This role is responsible for delivering innovative engineering design solutions and providing through-life engineering support across the JFD product range, including equipment and systems that support submarine rescue operations. The successful candidate will work on a varied portfolio of projects, from developing new products to meet customer and business requirements, to supporting in-service equipment upgrades and modifications in the field, helping to ensure the continued effectiveness of critical rescue capabilities.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented engineer with excellent communication and organisational skills, who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You will take ownership of projects from concept through to completion, producing accurate, high-quality documentation and adapting to changing priorities and customer needs. With a methodical approach and a commitment to delivering practical, cost-effective solutions, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment where meeting deadlines, budgets and performance expectations is key to success, while contributing to systems that play a vital role in supporting submarine rescue teams worldwide.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide engineering design input for new products and technical support for the existing product range, assessing technical queries and developing effective engineering solutions.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, including Sales, Procurement and Production, to ensure the most appropriate technical solutions are delivered.
• Source suitable components and materials, creating and maintaining part numbers and bills of materials as required.
• Produce and review engineering documentation, including specifications, proposals, assembly instructions, test procedures, certification and technical reports, ensuring compliance with company processes, engineering best practice, and relevant industry standards.
• Check electrical drawings and associated documentation, taking responsibility as the technical checker to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance.
• Deliver engineering solutions that meet project timescales and budget requirements while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Undertake site visits to JFD locations, customer sites and operational assets as required to support project delivery and business objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven electrical and electronics design skills.
• Skilled in generating design calculations.
• Competent in the use of engineering design software tools / CAD packages.
• Knowledge of design standards.
• Previous product design experience would be advantageous, particularly DC systems.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management system for generating and storage of engineering packages.
• Electrical and Electronics engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience working to marine, defence standards and class society rules (mainly LR and DNV).

Why join us?

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations

About Us

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry.

At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.

To support an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience in the UK, we partner with Vercida. You can learn more about our approach by visiting our company page: James Fisher and Sons diversity, inclusion, culture - VERCIDA