CNC Recruitment are looking for a skilled and reliable Senior Electrical Engineerto join our client in Yeovil – a well-respected aerospace engineering company.
Pay - £30,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
Woking hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 5.30pm and Friday 8.00am to 12.30pm
Job Type: Temp to Perm (Permanent after 16 weeks)
About the Role


This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised, profitable, and respected company specialising in optical and electrical assemblies designed for harsh environments. You will become part of a successful and growing team helping to deliver tomorrow’s innovations today. The company promotes dynamic career progression across multiple fields and industries and is committed to fostering a strong quality culture where every employee plays a role in maintaining high standards. Inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement are key values across all levels of the business.


The Engineering team is responsible for:


*Defining manufacturing processes and equipment requirements
*Reviewing methods of manufacture, fabrication, and assembly of electrical and photonic systems
*Supporting daily production activities to ensure smooth workflow
*Delivering consistently high-quality products in compliance with EN9100:2016 (AS9100), legal requirements, and customer contractual obligations


As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will:


*Work closely with stakeholders to support the design and planning of electrical harness and sub-system manufacturing
*Lead engineering activities across design, development, implementation, testing, and monitoring of electrical machinery, installations, and product offerings
*Define methods of manufacture, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and production routes for new and existing products
*Analyse existing electrical systems and implement cost-effective improvements to products and testing methods


Key Responsibilities:


*Ensure new electrical products are fit for purpose, manufacturing-ready, and compliant with all required quality standards
*Support the Sales team with technical input and solutions for new enquiries
*Ensure work instructions, BOMs, routes, tools, drawings, risk assessments, and facilities are implemented on time and within cost targets
*Keep projects aligned with their original scope and objectives
*Provide concise, data-driven reports to the Engineering Team Leader
*Mentor and support junior engineers
Skills & Requirements


*Relevant electrical engineering qualifications with extensive practical experience
*Ability to manage a high workload and prioritise effectively
*Technical expertise within defined product areas
Desirable Experience
*Experience producing engineering drawings or electrical models using recognised CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, Proteus, KiCad)
*New product introduction and project management experience
*Production and process control planning, including data collection
*Experience working to aerospace and/or defence quality standards
*Knowledge of optical or photonic systems, including fibre optics