Electrical Production Engineer: Test & Process Improvement

Chess Dynamics; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension (5% match)

Income protection

Employee assistance program

Life assurance

Share incentive plan

EV salary sacrifice

Wellbeing program

Gym discounts

Referral bonus

Learning & development

Onsite parking

Job summary

Chess Dynamics, Horsham, UK, is seeking a Production Engineer with an electrical/test bias to support operations, designing and producing test equipment for in-process sub-assembly testing. You will also back the Engineering design phase and provide technical support to improve processes and resolve issues.

The role emphasizes designing test equipment, implementing DFM/DFT principles, and driving continuous improvement across production, with a hybrid working arrangement and a 37.5-hour week,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a test/engineering environment.
• Degree or HND in a relevant field.
• Strong ability to read complex electrical drawings and PCB schematics.
• Experience with LabVIEW, PLC programming and CAD software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; mentoring experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interface between Engineering and Production teams for in-process testing to improve build quality and reduce rework time.
• Provide Electrical and test support to resolve production problems and minimise delays.
• Support Design Engineering with DFM, DFA and DFT principles from early development stages.
• Design and development of test equipment, assisting in procurement of equipment, jigs and fixtures.
• Develop test procedures and coordinate production engineering processes to ensure high quality products meet customer requirements.
• Assist Engineering with implementation of CRs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel to assist customers with technical and production problems and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and Quality Manual; maintain a clean and orderly workspace.

Skills

Test engineering experience

Electrical/test bias

Reading wiring/PCB schematics

LabVIEW knowledge

PLC programming

CAD software

Good communication

Mentoring / supervision

Education

Degree or HND in a related field

Tools

LabVIEW

PLC Programming

CAD Software

Digital camera/video protocols

Job description

Chess Dynamics, Horsham, UK, is seeking a Production Engineer with an electrical/test bias to support operations, designing and producing test equipment for in-process sub-assembly testing. You will also back the Engineering design phase and provide technical support to improve processes and resolve issues.

The role emphasizes designing test equipment, implementing DFM/DFT principles, and driving continuous improvement across production, with a hybrid working arrangement and a 37.5-hour week,