Our client has an opportunity for a Production Test Engineer to join them on a contract opportunity in Bolton for 12 months. You will be acting as technical support to the manufacturing test of weapons sub-systems in production and development test and diagnostics of complex weapons at system and Subsystem level. Role : Production Test Engineer Location : Bolton, fully onsite Hours : 37 per week Hourly Rate : £34-£37 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance : BPSS required before starting, full SC to follow What you'll be doing: 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 that configuration control of equipment and facilities is in place prior to use, including generating supporting test specifications and operator instructions. Support to testing of electrical/electronic weapon systems and sub-assemblies, with diagnosis of production test failures down to circuit card and potentially component level. Identification of remedial and corrective actions, in a timely manner allowing Manufacturing to continue production in line with programme. Evaluation of technical problems in order to develop proposals for test equipment investigations and corrective actions, including process improvements. Test Engineering representative at Defect Review Board meetings to ensure efficient progress of equipment and quality notifications towards corrective action. Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications) Requirements : HND or HNC in a relevant Engineering Subject A good understanding of measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. An understanding of the typical CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. An understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. An understanding of Environmental testing (including ESS) would also be an advantage. 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. The ability to plan and organise own work in order to ensure multiple tasks can be prioritised and delivered against Project objectives. Manual handling training. ESD training. Medical requirements None Health surveillance requirements If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply! Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. "Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow!