Cable Harness Manufacturing Engineer

CNC Recruitment are looking for a skilled and reliable Cable Harness Manufacturing Engineer to join our client in Yeovil a well-respected aerospace engineering company. 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) Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fibre optic/electrical and mechanical design principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to understand assembly practices. This role requires close collaboration with the manufacturing team to understand assembly techniques. Documentation and Standards: Create and maintain accurate assembly instructions, work instructions and inspection criteria for manufacturing and QA. Ensure instructions and processes comply with relevant standards (e.g. IPC-620 / ARINC / IEC 61300-3-35 / AS9100). Produce work instructions/routings from technical drawings/specifications for production build. Manufacturing Support and Improvement: Work closely with manufacturing to troubleshoot design/assembly related production issues and implement immediate and long-term corrective actions. Identify production opportunities for improvement within the assembly process. Identify tooling required to perform assembly instructions, and research into new technologies/tooling to improve quality/efficiency/repeatability. Design and Development: Work closely with the design team to select appropriate components (compatibility/suitability/performance) to ensure high quality products for harnesses/assemblies in harsh environments. Required Qualifications - Professional experience in electrical/optical harness assembly. - HNC or equivalent. - Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks) - Strong understanding in electrical or optical components (e.g. circular D38999, D-sub, wire gauges, shielding techniques) - Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for cable assemblies, including crimping, soldering, pot and polish optical termination, fusion splicing, routing. - Ability to read and interpret complex wiring diagrams/schematics. Preferred Qualifications (Optional): - IPC-WHMA-A-620 - Minimum of 2 years experience in the Aerospace/Military/Automotive industry.

Location: Yeovil, South West, GB

Posted Date: 11/4/2025