This opportunity is for a Test Engineer to join the Manufacturing team supporting test and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and circuit cards during all phases of the product lifecycle. You will be providing technical support to the manufacturing test capability, to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.
Responsibilities
* Provide Test Engineering support during Design / Development phases from initial concept through to Production Readiness Review and release to Operations.
* Support Test Facility introduction and ensure appropriate configuration control of equipment and facilities prior to use, including generating supporting test specifications and operator instructions.
* Support testing of electrical/electronic sub-assemblies and circuit cards, diagnosing production test failures down to component level.
* Work closely with Operations, design teams and other stakeholders to overcome technical challenges.
* Always aim to deliver in line with all programme and quality requirements, while maintaining Test Engineering functional governance and pursuing continuous improvement.
Qualifications
* Minimum HNC level of qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject (HND/Degree preferred) plus experience in digital and analogue electronics manufacture and test.
* A good understanding of electrical/electronic measurement and test principles and test equipment, as well as fault diagnosis techniques for electronic/electro-mechanical sub-assemblies.
* Experience of using both manual and automated test equipment, preferably in a defence organisation or similar manufacturing environment.
* Familiarity with enterprise resource planning and manufacturing execution system programs (e.g. SAP, MES) for recording test activities and generating non-conformance reports and concessions.
* Ability to plan and organize own work to ensure multiple tasks can be prioritized and delivered against project objectives.
* Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports based on higher-level requirements.
* Proven analytical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: Circa £45,000 dependent on experience.
* Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
* Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
* Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
* Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
* Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
* Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking and other site facilities
* Training and Development: Training & career development opportunities
Security Clearance
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. After offer, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).
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