Electrical Production Engineer

McGeoch Technology Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defence industry exposure

Growth opportunities

Job summary

McGeoch Technology Ltd. is recruiting an Electrical Production Engineer for our Birmingham-based production, assembly and test facility. You will ensure high-quality, compliant, and efficient production of naval electrical systems, adhering to defence safety standards while supporting company growth.

You will mentor teams, work with design, production, purchasing and quality departments, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within a safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical assembly within regulated/high-reliability industry (defence, marine, aerospace).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with electrical control systems, bespoke panel solutions, switchboards, motor drives or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacture and assembly of naval electrical equipment to drawings, specs and standards.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve technical issues and improve processes.
• Review engineering information to ensure manufacturability and introduce new products efficiently.

Skills

Electrical assembly experience

Reading schematics

Interpret technical drawings

High-reliability industry experience

Education

Formal technical qualification in electrical engineering

Job description

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Competitive

Vacancy Type: Permanent

McGeoch Technology Ltd. Have 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  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.

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.
• Working 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.

Essential

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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 organisational 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 naval electrical equipment and supporting the company’s ambitious growth trajectory.