Prototype Wirer

Mane Energy; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days leave

Pension scheme

Health cash-back

Employee discounts

Training & development

Flexible working

Early finish Fridays

Job summary

Mane Energy, at its Poynton facility in the UK, is seeking skilled technicians experienced in regulated manufacturing environments for defense and security projects. The team wires electronics and electrical assemblies, tests completed units, and adheres to high-quality standards.

The role focuses on complex wiring across power, data and RF, reading schematics, following assembly instructions, and maintaining strict quality controls. IPC J-STD is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience in cabinet, rack or box wiring.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience reading wiring schedules, wiring diagrams and circuit diagrams.
• Follow bespoke customer-supplied assembly instructions.
• Strong practical wiring, crimping and soldering skills.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• IPC J-STD certification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex cabinet, rack and box wiring using 22 AWG to 10 AWG cable and wire.
• Work across power, data and RF applications.
• Use a variety of handheld crimping tools.
• Create, route and secure multi-cable harnesses and wiring looms.
• Terminate a range of connector types, including multi-pin, 38999, RF, data and power connectors.
• Complete crimped and soldered wire terminations.
• Support the development and manufacture of first-off units and cabling.
• Work accurately from engineering drawings, wiring schedules and technical documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with required quality, safety and manufacturing standards.

Skills

Cabinet wiring

Crimping

Soldering

Engineering drawings

Wiring schedules

Attention to detail

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Handheld crimping tools

Job description

Due to an increase in customer orders, we are looking for skilled technicians with experience working within regulated manufacturing environments, ideally to aerospace, defence or similarly high-quality standards.

The Poynton facility has a strong heritage within the global defence and security markets. The team manufactures a wide range of advanced products, including:

• Satellite communication equipment
• Power management and control systems
• Surveillance equipment
• Counter-IED systems

The manufacturing operation covers electronic and electro-mechanical assembly, panel and cabinet wiring, and the testing of completed assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete complex cabinet, rack and box wiring using 22 AWG to 10 AWG cable and wire.
• Work across power, data and RF applications.
• Use a variety of handheld crimping tools.
• Create, route and secure multi-cable harnesses and wiring looms.
• Terminate a range of connector types, including multi-pin, 38999, RF, data and power connectors.
• Complete crimped and soldered wire terminations.
• Support the development and manufacture of first-off units and cabling.
• Work accurately from engineering drawings, wiring schedules and technical documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with required quality, safety and manufacturing standards.

Skills and Experience

• A minimum of three years' experience in cabinet, rack or box wiring.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working from wiring schedules, wiring diagrams and circuit diagrams.
• The ability to follow bespoke customer-supplied assembly instructions.
• Strong practical wiring, crimping and soldering skills.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Experience in prototype wiring or completion of a time-served apprenticeship would be desirable but is not essential.

IPC J-STD certification would be a distinct advantage.

Interview Process

The interview process will consist of a single-stage interview with the HR and Production Managers.

There will be no practical trade test. Candidates will be asked technical and competency-based questions about their previous wiring and manufacturing experience.

Benefits

• 23 days' annual leave
• Bank holidays and additional flex days
• Early finish on Fridays
• Flexible working opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Health cash-back scheme
• Employee discounts
• Excellent training and development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established defence and security manufacturer offering long-term stability, specialist technical work and ongoing career development.