Lead Test and Assembly Technician

Paul Elzinga Promotions; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Test and Assembly Technician to enhance their Christchurch operations. This role involves assembling, testing, and repairing products while ensuring compliance with quality management standards. You will utilize specialized tools and techniques to meet customer requirements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Join a supportive and inclusive culture that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to quality, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Bonus Scheme

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Qualifications

• Qualified in Electronic Engineering or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Proven track record in electronic/pneumatics engineering and assembly techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test products following process instructions and blueprints.
• Evaluate customer returns and perform fault finding to ensure quality.
• Provide training and maintain compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Electronic Engineering

Pneumatics Engineering

Electrical Assembly Techniques

Mechanical Assembly Techniques

Problem Solving

Education

ONC Electronic Engineering

Engineering Apprenticeship

4 years relevant experience

Tools

MRP systems

Production Control systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Test and Assembly Technician to join our Christchurch site!

You will be following process instructions, drawing, test and repair schedules, to assemble, test and repair product and customer returns, to the requirements of the quality management system, and to achieve company and customer requirements.

Location: Christchurch UK

Benefits: Paid Time Off | Retirement with Employer Match | Health and Wellness Benefits | Learning and Development Opportunities | Competitive Pay | Bonus Scheme | Recognition | Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Assemble components to a final configured product utilizing process and drawing instructions and blueprints and specialized tooling and fixtures, measuring equipment and hand tools.
• Repair and test product utilizing test procedures, drawings, specialized tooling, fixtures measuring equipment and hand tools, incorporating ECN as required.
• Evaluate customer returns to determine repair actions required to satisfy customer requirement and product build standard.
• Fault find product to sub-assembly level utilizing drawings and basic test equipment, and may fault find to component level utilizing circuit diagrams.
• Stage inspection of product at required interval to verify accuracy of work. May final inspect product to relevant dispatch processes and sign release paperwork prior to delivery to customer.
• Provides training and support to others as required.
• Comply with all Health and safety requirements.
• Perform work to current standard routines and QMS.
• Maintain 6S in work area.
• Perform routine minor maintenance.
• Look for Continuous Improvement opportunities.
• Support problem solving in small groups.

What You Bring

• Qualified to ONC Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) or
• Time served Engineering Apprenticeship or
• 4 years relevant experience in electronic/pneumatics engineering and electrical/mechanical assembly techniques with a proven track record of competence to successfully carry out the requirements of the role.
• A working knowledge of MRP systems and Production Control systems and Advanced Manufacturing Techniques.
• Computer literate with some working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

About Us

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. 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.

Environmental, Social and Governance
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

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.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.