Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Henlow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 15 flexi leave days

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineer for a world-leading defence client in the UK. The role covers ownership of test solutions from early development to production readiness for missile and weapon systems.

You will build test expertise across new products while advancing your career in defence manufacturing. Hybrid on-site work and competitive package are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in analogue and digital electronics test and fault diagnosis in a manufacturing context.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems such as SAP or MES.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing test activities from concept development through to release into operations.
• Contribute to test strategy development and influence product testability during design phases.
• Diagnose electrical and electronic assembly failures to component level.
• Support the introduction and control of test equipment, facilities and associated documentation.
• Work closely with operations, design teams and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement while meeting programme, cost, quality and delivery objectives.

Skills

Electrical test

Fault diagnosis

Test equipment

Manufacturing environment

Prioritisation

Documentation

Education

HNC level or equivalent

HND or degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

My client, a world leader in the defence sector, requires an Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineer to join their team and take ownership of manufacturing test solutions from early product development through to production readiness for their range of missile and weapon systems.

Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineer

This role offers the chance to build broader test engineering expertise across new products while developing your career within defence manufacturing.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supporting manufacturing test activities from concept development through to release into operations.
• Contributing to test strategy development and influencing product testability during design phases.
• Diagnosing electrical and electronic assembly failures to component level.
• Supporting the introduction and control of test equipment, facilities and associated documentation.
• Working closely with operations, design teams and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Driving continuous improvement while meeting programme, cost, quality and delivery objectives

To be considered for this role, applicants will need to be qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline (HND or degree level would be preferred)

You will have previous experience of analogue and digital electronics test and fault diagnosis. With a background within manufacturing, production test or a similar engineering environment

You will have:

• Understanding of electrical and electronic measurement principles and test equipment.
• Experience using manual and automated production test systems.
• Knowledge of fault-finding techniques for electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with ERP and manufacturing execution systems such as SAP or MES.
• Ability to prioritise multiple activities and deliver against project requirements.
• Strong technical reporting, communication and problem-solving skills.

Salary - circa £44,500 depending on experience

Benefits and Flexibility

• Annual company bonus opportunity of up to £2,500
• Pension contributions of up to 14%
• Paid overtime opportunities when available
• Up to 15 additional flexi leave days each year
• Flexi start/finish times

Location

Henlow, Bedfordshire

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working, typically 4 to 5 days per week on site due to operational needs.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of work at our client's site, these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.

This is a permanent role.

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