Electrical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Production Engineer with a focus on electronics and testing. In this dynamic role, you will design and develop test equipment, ensuring quality and efficiency in production processes. Your hands-on problem-solving skills will be essential as you troubleshoot production issues and implement process improvements. This position offers the opportunity to work within a fast-growing sector of the defense industry, where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and quality standards. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Group Pension Plan

Income Protection Scheme

Company Share Incentive Plan

Discounts on Gym Memberships

Rewards Platform

Qualifications

• 5+ years in test/engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/electromechanical testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test equipment for production.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement improvements.

Skills

Test Engineering

Troubleshooting

Process Improvement

Technical Communication

Education

BTEC/City & Guilds Level 2

Tools

Test Equipment Design

Technical Drawings Interpretation

Job description

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• Group Pension Plan – with matched contributions up to 5%
• Income Protection Scheme & Employee Assistance Program
• Company Share Incentive Plan & Save-As-You-Earn Scheme
• Discounts on Gym Memberships
• Rewards Platform – including high street discounts, employee benefits, and health & wellbeing offerings

The role:

We are seeking a proactive Production Engineer with an electronics and test bias to support operations. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing test equipment for sub-assembly and LRU/RMA testing, as well as writing test plans to ensure quality and efficiency in production. You will act as the interface between Engineering and Production, identifying in-process testing needs to enhance build quality and minimise rework time. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting production issues, implementing process improvements, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Additionally, you will provide technical support, assist in training production staff, and occasionally travel to resolve customer issues. This position requires a hands-on approach to problem-solving and a commitment to optimising production efficiency.

What we want from you:

• A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in a test/engineering environment and/or a qualification such as BTEC/City & Guilds Level 2.
• Strong knowledge of testing electrical and electromechanical equipment.
• Proficient in reading complex technical drawings, including wiring diagrams and PCB schematics.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of audiences.

For Security Clearance reasons to work this role you must have British citizenship or be a dual national with British citizenship

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