Electronic Assembler

Location: Paignton, Devon
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 with length of service), 4 x life insurance, employer pension contributions starting from 6% up to 14%, single private medical insurance and Medicash plan.

The Client:
We are working in partnership with a well-established engineering organisation operating within the communications and positioning technology space. They develop advanced electronic systems used in high-performance environments and offer a structured, quality-driven manufacturing setting with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

The Candidate:
This role would suit someone with hands-on experience in electronics or electrical assembly who enjoys working in a practical, production-based environment. You will be comfortable working with wiring, components, and tools, and take pride in producing high-quality work. You will be detail-oriented, reliable, and able to follow processes and documentation accurately.

The Role:
As an Assembler, you will be responsible for the assembly, integration, and testing of electronic systems and components. You will support production builds, rework, and repair activities, ensuring products meet required quality and performance standards within a structured manufacturing environment.

Key Duties:

• Assembly of cable assemblies including wiring and semi-rigid cables.
• Assembly and integration of electronic systems and test racks.
• Production builds of standard and configured units.
• Rework, repair, and basic fault finding.
• Functional testing in line with documented procedures.
• Completion of production documentation and records.
• Identification and escalation of quality or process issues.
• Contribution to continuous improvement and 5S activities.

Requirements:

• Experience in electronics or electrical assembly within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on soldering and mechanical assembly skills.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Experience working to structured processes and production targets.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
• Competent with hand tools and basic test equipment.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and able to work under pressure.

Nice to Have: (Not Essential)

• Experience working with RF assemblies or signal-based equipment.
• Previous experience building test racks or complex systems.
• Familiarity with high-tech or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to continuous improvement or 5S practices.

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Job Reference: RL8100