Electric Prototype Engineer

Are you a hands-on Electronic Prototype Engineer looking to work on innovative electronics products within a growing UK manufacturer?

Were partnering with a specialist electronics manufacturer in South Gloucestershire seeking an Electronic Prototype Engineer to support the development of low-voltage electronic products and prototype systems. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building, testing, troubleshooting, and refining real-world electronic devices in a practical engineering environment.

Whats on offer:

• £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE)
• Company pension scheme
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hands-on engineering environment with real product involvement
• Long-term progression opportunities within a growing business

The business

Our client is a specialist UK manufacturer with a strong reputation in low-voltage DC power systems, battery charging technology, and industrial electronics. They support applications across automotive auxiliary systems, telecoms backup power, mobility, industrial equipment, and specialist battery-powered systems.

This is a close-knit SME environment where engineers are heavily involved in the full product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through to testing and production support.

The role

You will help transform electronic schematics and concepts into fully functioning prototype devices, combining electronics assembly, wiring, and mechanical integration.

This is a highly practical, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working directly with hardware and solving engineering problems.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and assemble electronic prototypes from schematics and BOMs
• Carry out PCB assembly, soldering, rework, and modification including SMT/SMD components
• Design and implement internal wiring layouts and harness assemblies
• Integrate electronic assemblies into enclosures and prototype housings
• Support light mechanical fabrication and assembly work
• Troubleshoot and resolve prototype build issues
• Maintain build, inspection, and test documentation

What were looking for:

• Strong soldering and PCB assembly skills including SMT/SMD work
• Experience with PCB rework, repair, and prototype builds
• Ability to read circuit diagrams and technical drawings
• Hands-on mechanical assembly and enclosure integration experience
• Experience with wiring and harnessing
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding ability
• Practical, detail-oriented approach with high workmanship standards

Desirable experience:

• IPC certification (e.g. IPC-A-610 CIS)
• Familiarity with IPC standards
• Experience within product development or electronics R&D environments
• Experience working with plastics, metals, or 3D-printed prototype parts

Ideal background

This role is particularly well suited to engineers from:

• Electronics manufacturing environments
• Prototype or R&D engineering teams
• Industrial electronics manufacturers
• Specialist engineering SMEs involved in hardware development

Apply

If youre a practical Electronic Prototype Engineer looking to work on real products within a collaborative engineering environment, apply now for a confidential discussion.

Established in 1994, G&P Quality Management is a world-leading provider of quality management services to the manufacturing industry, primarily in the automotive, aerospace and off-highway sectors. G&P operates as both an employment business and employment agency in providing and advertising opportunities for our clients.

G&Ps philosophy is to provide efficient and effective solutions to eliminate disruptions throughout the manufacturing process and supply chain to support the drive for zero defects reaching the end user.

G&P Quality Management is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

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