Production / Electromechanical Build Technician

QinetiQ · Farnborough, United Kingdom · On site · September 02, 2026

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Package: £32,175.00 - £35,750.00. (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20439

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Production / Electromechanical Build Technician at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Production / Electromechanical Build Technician, you’ll play a key role in bringing cutting-edge products from concept to reality, ensuring high-quality assemblies are built, tested, and delivered to support the development of state-of-the-art technology solutions.

Day-to-day, you’ll manufacture, assemble, inspect, and test a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and electronic products, working from engineering drawings, specifications, and production documentation.

You'll be responsible for wiring, soldering, cable assembly, equipment operation, quality inspections, and maintaining accurate production records, while ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new team at the forefront of advanced technology development. Working on innovative, next-generation products, you'll have the chance to contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, support prototype and trial builds, and collaborate closely with engineers and technical specialists as new manufacturing capabilities are established.

For someone passionate about electro-mechanical assembly and precision manufacturing, this role offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology in a fast-growing and highly collaborative environment where your contribution will have a direct impact on the success of the products being developed.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and trial manufacturing builds

Ensuring compliance with quality standards, ESD requirements, and manufacturing procedures

Maintaining accurate production records, manufacturing data, and traceability documentation

Assisting with the setup and adjustment of production equipment and workstations for new or modified products

Following production schedules to meet quality, delivery, and productivity targets

Interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, and electronic production systems to complete assemblies accurately

Essential experience of the Production / Electromechanical Build Technician:

Ability to manufacture assemblies to specification using engineering drawings, procedures, and electronic production systems with minimal supervision

Experience with mechanical, electrical, and electronic component installation and wiring

Proficiency in the use of torque drivers, torque analysers, multipliers, and general assembly hand tools

Knowledge of ESD handling procedures and controls

Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and manage priorities effectively

Experience managing production documentation and working within revision-controlled processes

Essential qualifications for the Production / Electromechanical Build Technician:

A Levels, BTEC, NVQ, apprenticeship, or equivalent technical qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, Electronics, or a related discipline

Vocational or technical training in mechanical, electrical, electronic, or electro-mechanical assembly

Demonstrable experience building mechanical, electrical, or electronic assemblies and working from engineering drawings and specifications

Experience carrying out assembly inspections and quality checks within a manufacturing environment

Familiarity with computer-controlled production systems, manufacturing software, and production documentation

Knowledge of revision-controlled processes and manufacturing best practices

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site.

Farnborough

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days

Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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Employer
QinetiQ
Location
Farnborough, United Kingdom · On site