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At Murray McIntosh, we recruit electrical engineers across industries such as defence, marine, manufacturing, and MedTech, for both permanent and contract roles. Whether it’s power distribution for defence platforms, control systems on marine vessels, automation in manufacturing, or precision electronics in medical devices, we recruit engineers with the technical expertise and practical experience to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.
Through targeted research and deep sector networks, we connect clients with engineers who have experience in circuit design, power systems, control and embedded systems, and compliance with industry standards. We focus on matching candidates whose expertise aligns with the technical requirements of your roles, ensuring you can quickly engage the right talent.
Every search is tailored to the role and organisation. We work closely with hiring managers to understand the technical requirements, team structure, and operational context, helping you secure engineers for permanent or contract positions who bring the knowledge and capability your projects demand.
Looking for a new position? That shouldn’t mean compromising. Our team understands how skills transfer between sectors such as defence, energy, manufacturing and water, giving you a genuine choice in varied and rewarding roles across the UK.
If you’re an electrical engineer looking for your next challenge, upload a CV or request a callback from our expert team. We’ll be in touch to discuss your career goals and preferences.
£32-£36 per hour
Essential Proven background within Configuration Management. Good understanding of PLM & ERP systems Either PLM background with good Engineering BOM & CAD understanding Or CAD background with good PLM understanding and experience Good knowledge of Engineering BoM structures to CM2 standards
£30-£36 per hour
Required experience Essential * CAD experience and understanding * BOM experience & understanding (ability to produce & edit as required) * Good understanding & experience of PLM systems Desirable * CM2 accreditation * Experience of working within the defence sector * Experience using Aras PLM or comparable PLM systems. * Clear and direct communication skills * Methodical approach to tasks with an eye for detail. * Able to take control of workload & complete tasks
£38,000-£45,000 per annumManchester
Murray McIntosh are currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager to start work for a key client of ours.
£40,000-£45,000 per annumManchester
Murray McIntosh are currently seeking a Electrical Design Engineer to start work for a key client of ours.
£28-£38 per hourBideford
* Previous experience if material and production planning * Able to identify material shortages, capacity constraints/schedule risks and implement effective solutions to ensure minimal disruption. * Ability to create reports, dashboards, and data analysis tools * Experience identifying and implementing process improvements across planning, inventory control and on time performance * Engineering background / qualifications are desirable * Experience of ERP in a manufacturing environment
£40-£50 per hourHalifax
Required experience: * Strong manufacturing engineering knowledge and experience * Ability to lead PFMEAs; incl. process mapping, risk mitigation and creation/ approval of procedures and protocols * Ability to interpret technical drawings and create/ manufacturing drawings * Create works orders and collate tech packs with accurate routings and operations * Previous experience of working in the marine, defence, MOD or military sectors is preferred * Experience and understanding of manufactur
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