About us MacTaggart Scott primarily supports the Naval Defence industry, providing complete solutions to customer needs from analysis of initial customer requirements, to design and manufacture, and right through to commissioning and through life support.
Established in 1898, we are proud of our history and tradition, but believe that sustainable competitive advantage can only be achieved through continuous improvement, investment, and a commitment to business excellence at every level within the company.
The Role Working within the electrical engineering team, the support engineer will be the primary point of contact for support on electrical issues from the other departments.
The support engineer will help to resolve emerging problems, improve processes between departments, support new products in manufacture, create technical documentation including drawings, specifications and reports as well as provide support to suppliers and sub-contractors.
Responsibilities Ensure they have all the documentation required to manufacture and test systems / sub systems Create production documentation for new and legacy products Ensure any manufacturing issues are fed back to the design team Troubleshoot and resolve any manufacturing issues Work closely with Procurement to: Provide technical support for the supply of electrical equipment and services Support / Witness supplier and sub-contractor FAT tests Assess capability of potential suppliers Develop strategic partners and build relationships Work closely with Design to: Feedback manufacturing issues Update / maintain drawings to an as built status Contribute to design reviews to identify any manufacturing or procurement issues Help inform make / buy decisions Work closely with Engineering Support Team to: Provide post design electrical support Resolve obsolescence issues Requirements A proven track record of electrical assembly or test skills Experience of working within multi disciplined teams Writing technical documentation and specifications Proficient in the use of MS Office products Knowledge of related standards, in particular BS, EN, IEC and 18th Edition IEE wiring regulations Ability to work on your own or as part of a team Be able to pro-actively and effectively prioritise your workload in a high-pressure environment to deliver results Have self-discipline, motivation and the ability overcome problems as they arise Degree Educated in Control / Electrical Engineering or relevant Apprenticeship with HNC Benefits Your future at MacTaggart Scott – What we offer As part of our Healthy Work-Life Balance employees can choose between a 4- or 5-day working week.
Allowing you to fit work around your priorities and personal life, not the other way round.
Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 19:00, and core hours of 09:30 – 15:30.
Our leave policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave,paid parental leave, military reservist leave, plus more.
We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, with a dedicated Learning and Development team.
A generous referral programme.
Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program as well as our Employee Assistance Programme and an onsite nurse.
Onsite Canteen and Car Park