LabVIEW Electronics Engineer

Curtiss-Wright; Hurn; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive pay

Bonus scheme

Employee stock purchase plan

Health and wellness benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright is seeking a LabVIEW Electronics Engineer for our Christchurch, Dorset team. The role offers hybrid working and involvement in taking new products to production, resolving DFM issues, and developing manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a similar role, strong LabVIEW skills, and experience with electrical test design and tooling. The position supports growth and continuous improvement within a leading sensors division.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or HNC in Manufacturing/Electronics.
• 5+ years in a similar electro-mechanical manufacturing role.
• Proficient with LabVIEW and MS Office.
• Experience with ERP systems and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in introducing new products to production.
• Work with Engineering on DFM/testability/manufacturability issues.
• Develop manufacturing processes and build guides.
• Design and prototype tooling and fixtures.
• Layout manufacturing cells with tooling and services.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing problems.

Skills

LabVIEW

Electrical fault finding

Electrical test design

Test boxes

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Manufacturing/Electronics)

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Excel

MS Word

ERP systems

Job description

Location

Location: Christchurch, Dorset

We are looking for a LabVIEW Electronics Engineer to join our Christchurch, Dorset team!

We Take Care of Our People

• Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent)
• I Paid Time Off
• I Retirement with Employer Match
• I Health and Wellness Benefits
• I Learning and Development Opportunities
• I Competitive Pay
• I Bonus Scheme
• I Recognition
• I Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Assist in Introduction of new products to production
• Actively work with Engineering on all DFM/testability/manufacturability issues and design of new products
• Develop new manufacturing processes and build guides
• Design and produce assembly jigs and fixtures including electrical test boxes
• Layout manufacturing cells with all tooling and services
• Support Current Production
• Suggest and implement improvements to current production processes
• Investigate and solve manufacturing problems
• Investigate Quality problems caused by build and external suppliers
• Identify new production methods and tooling
• Design and prototype tooling
• Update Existing Build guides in line with improvements and Engineering changes
• Investigate faults identified by other departments and recommend action to prevent reoccurrence
• Lean tools knowledge and experience (5S, continuous improvement, etc)
• Automation knowledge
• Take ownership for departmental projects
• Ensure services available to production at all times and equipment available and safe to use

What You Bring

• HNC/Degree Engineering discipline (Manufacturing/ /Electronics)
• 5+ years' experience in a similar role in Low/medium/high volume Electro-mechanical manufacturing environment (Less experience/other industry considered)
• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, Solidworks)
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Knowledge of material processing processes
• Team player - Can work as part of a dynamic team.
• Good communication skills with all levels of staff across all departments
• Electrical fault finding skills
• Electrical design of test boxes and circuits
• Understanding of LabView software

Who We Are

With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright's Sensors Division is continuing the legacy of flight innovation, providing critical components on a variety of commercial, defense and industrial platforms. From solenoid valves and sensors, to linear and rotary actuators, we work closely with systems integrators to deliver the most reliable products on the market.

The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.

Our Values

• Environmental, Social and Governance

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

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