Senior Wiring & Assembly Specialist — Precision Electronics

NCS Curtiss-Wright Wimborne Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Wimbourne is seeking a Senior Wiring Technician to join the Manufacturing facility in Wimborne. You will be responsible for wiring complex assemblies, from drawings to final assembly, including high-density connectors and PCB work, while maintaining data integrity and safety standards.

The role requires IPC-A-610/620 experience advantage, meticulous assembly skills, and the ability to read electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Qualification or practical experience in electrical assembly.
• Significant previous assembly experience within a workshop manufacturing environment.
• Excellent soldering skills including complex high-density connectors and surface mount devices, qualifications to IPC-A-610/620 would be an advantage
• Meticulous assembling skills
• Able to read and understand electrical drawings including wiring diagrams and PCB schematics
• Strong time management and be able to work unsupervised to defined deadlines
• Good communicator and team player
• Innovative problem solver, a self-starter with a "Can do" hands-on attitude and attention to detail
• Willing to work flexible/additional hours to meet tight timescales and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Wiring of complex assemblies using technical drawings, wiring/circuit diagrams and working instructions
• Terminal installation, soldering high-density multi-pin connections
• Soldering surface mount devices
• Mechanical assembly of control cabinets, racks, frames and associated metalwork
• Manufacture of cable looms
• Printed circuit board assembly and repair
• Repairs and modifications including upgrades in accordance with documented procedures
• Comprehensive checks on wired assemblies, by providing verification/validation ‘buddy checks’ on function output
• Update whilst maintaining Data integrity in all paperwork and electronic systems including ERP and traceability
• Maintain good standards of housekeeping and cleanliness whilst complying with best health and safety practice including ESD precautions
• Work with Engineering Departments to advise and determine designs, methods, materials and equipment to develop new products
• Take a leading role in skills transfer within the production team
• Take a leading role in Health and Safety implementation and requirements reviews
• Lead on Continuous Improvement activities within the team, including implementation of ‘Just Do It’ tasks and involvement in larger CI projects
• Acts as a deputy if required on Team Lead duties and escalates issues effectively

Skills

Electrical assembly

Soldering (HD connectors & SMT)

Reading wiring diagrams/PCB schematics

Problem solving

Time management

Communication / teamwork

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Wimbourne is seeking a Senior Wiring Technician to join the Manufacturing facility in Wimborne. You will be responsible for wiring complex assemblies, from drawings to final assembly, including high-density connectors and PCB work, while maintaining data integrity and safety standards.

The role requires IPC-A-610/620 experience advantage, meticulous assembly skills, and the ability to read electrical schematics.