Electronic Test Engineer
Location: Barnstaple
Salary: £25,000 - £33,000
Hours: Full-time
Advertised by Hawk 3 Talent Solutions
Are you a highly skilled Test or Inspection Engineer with excellent technical knowledge and a passion for zero-defect quality? Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are delighted to be supporting a leading manufacturer who are looking for a dedicated professional to join their Operations & Manufacturing division.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a quality-accredited, safety-first environment where precision, continuous improvement and high technical standards are at the heart of everything they do.
The Role
As a Test & Inspection Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring products meet both internal and external specifications. Working with ATE systems and traditional long-hand test equipment, you'll carry out detailed testing, inspection and recording of products to support manufacturing and repair activities.
You'll work in a highly controlled environment with Aerospace-level quality standards, ensuring zero defects and safe working practices at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
Test and/or inspect products with precision, following internal and customer specifications
Record test results accurately using ATE or manual test equipment
Work to time restraints and KPIs, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently
Maintain strict adherence to quality controls within accredited environments
Champion a zero-defect, zero-harm culture
Support continuous improvement initiatives
Highlight quality issues and raise problems as required
Work collaboratively with production teams to support on-time project delivery
Follow 6S principles to maintain an organised working area
Undertake necessary training (e.g. IPC 610/620, ISO standards)
Travel may occasionally be required to support business needs
Experience Levels
Roles are available across Levels 1-3, with increasing responsibility:
Level 1:
Strong safety record & teamworking skills
High attention to detail and quality compliance
Ability to follow test procedures and meet KPIs
Willingness to undertake training and eye/colour vision checks
Level 2:
All Level 1 skills plus:
Ability to identify and follow problems through to resolution
Broader testing or inspection capability (ATE, long-hand testing)
Wider experience across different build lines
Level 3:
All Level 2 skills plus:
Leadership of testing/inspection initiatives
Coaching and training of Levels 1 & 2
Contribution to continuous improvement and problem solving
Ability to work across the business on a wide range of equipment
What You'll Bring
Essential Qualifications & Skills:
Experience within Aerospace or a similar high-spec engineering environment
Strong background in low-volume, high-mix, build-to-print or design-to-spec manufacturing
Excellent communication, numeracy and literacy
Experience using ERP/shop floor booking systems
High attention to detail with a zero-defect mindset
IPC 610/620 or equivalent accreditations
ONC/HNC/HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (HNC minimum for Level 3)
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Desirable:
Experience with ISO9001, AS9100 or other accredited quality systems
Lean manufacturing experience
Completed engineering apprenticeship
Additional IPC or J-STD trainer accreditations
Why Apply?
Work within a highly respected, quality-focused engineering environment
Opportunities to develop across multiple levels
Continuous improvement culture
Excellent training pathways and professional development
Be part of a team that truly values precision, safety and excellence
If you would like to apply for the role of Electronic Test Engineer then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Donna on (phone number removed).
Closing date is 05.02.2026. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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