Senior Wiring / Assembly Technician

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

Senior Wiring Technician

Our team is growing! We are looking for a Senior Wiring Technician to join our team.

As the Wiring Technician, you will be responsible for the assembly of high precision instrumentation, undertaking all aspects of wiring and electrical assembly processes and providing specialist manufacturing skills related to this area. There are a wide range of specialist wiring assemblies and test activities undertaken within the Operations Department.

Location: Wimborne, UK

Your Challenge:

• 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

What You Bring:

• 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

This role is based in the Manufacturing facility and will not be physically demanding although some lifting of equipment will be required.

Please be aware this role is subject to security restrictions. This mean we will require incumbents must be a sole British Citizen. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Who We Are

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss-Wright Wimborne, a Business Unit of Curtiss Wright, is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers’ success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority. https://www.ultra.energy/curtiss-wright/

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. For US Applicants: EEO is The Law If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team! Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

• Leadership We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
• Customer Focus We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
• Teamwork & Trust Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
• Respect for People We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
• Integrity We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

• Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
• Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
• Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.