Job summary
We are looking for a Test and Service Engineer to join one of our defence clients.
Key skills required for this role
Test and Service, Engineering, Electronics
Important
All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and be a sole / dual British national.
Job description
Looking to join an Innovative company? The company not only produce products which are used in some of the most challenging environments in the world but have a number of awards under their belt! Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance *minimum 5 years UK residency* Working: Possible Flexible, and due to the nature of the work, this role does require individuals to be on-site full-time. The Test and Service Engineer will test; fault find and identify the repair to be undertaken on a range of products to meet customer commitments in terms of quality and timescales. Ensure forecasted weekly, production, and service commitments are met to the highest levels of quality control.
In this role the successful you will need to communicate effectively with the customers and provide technical support also with Engineering on Development products and ensure that all products are tested and shipped according to company procedure.
Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for testing and fault-finding production/service units to component level using Test Specifications and circuit diagrams.
2. Follow European Aviation Safety Agency Form One (EASA Form 1) procedures.
3. To be able to follow departmental, quality and Health & Safety procedures.
4. Repair and assemble products and be able to carry out soldering to IPC 600 J standard 001.
5. Produce meaningful investigation reports and Statement of work.
6. Provide assistance to Engineering with investigation units.
7. Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers.
8. To ensure repair products and turnaround time is achieved to meet our customer expectations.
9. Providing regular updates to meet the needs of each customer regarding the status of the units.
10. Provide a technical adjudication on warranty status.
11. Demonstrate a level of innovation within the cell to assist continuous improvements.
12. Program PCBs and devices using Programming Loading Documents.
13. Perform inspection on all activities as and when required.
14. To provide recommendations for improvements.
15. Ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date.
16. Ordering and checking/rejecting of components.
17. To maintain the high-quality standard that our customer expects.
18. Matrix working and undertake work in accordance with your skill set.
19. Planning and organising daily tasks.
Experience needed:
20. Demonstrate experience working in manufacturing environment across a range of products
21. Ability to work on own and within a team
22. Proactive approach to problem solving
23. Able to give guidance and instruction when appropriate to team members
24. Good communication skills
25. Able to follow instructions and provide recommendations for improvement
26. Demonstrates good attention to detail producing consistently high-quality work
27. Computer literate
28. Can do attitude
29. Experience in managing daily key activities to achieve timescales to quality
30. HNC or equivalent technical (electronics) discipline
Desirable:
31. Proven Capability to recognise IPC standards
32. Previous experience working in the Aerospace industry
33. Lean manufacturing techniques
Company Benefits: Every employee is critical to the success of the business and as such they offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.
34. Flexible working within core working hours
35. 25 days holiday (185hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37hrs) plus bank holidays
36. 4 times your annual salary in life assurance
37. Flexible benefits package
38. Pension Scheme
39. Sports and Social clubs
40. Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events
Company Details: Want to join a successful business who are passionate about solve their customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground?
A trusted business, who's solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.
The company have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme!
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