Lead Test Engineer

Oxford Instruments; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in micro and nano-structure engineering is seeking a Lead Test Engineer to enhance product quality and efficiency within their Final Test Team. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and experience in electro-mechanical assembly. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with test procedures, driving continuous improvement, and leading the team in maintaining high standards of quality and safety. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High general level of education and literacy.
• Experience in complex electro-mechanical assembly or testing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fully functional tested products on time.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead by example to ensure high quality and safety.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HNC or equivalent

HND level or equivalent

Tools

Electro-Mechanical Assembly

RF experience

Job description

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We’re recruiting for a Lead Test Engineer to join our busy Final Test Team. This opportunity would suit a pro-active individual lookingfor the next step intheir career.Take a lead in identifying and solving problems presented in the area of responsibility. Proactively work across the department to continually improve processes and working practices. Deliver fully tested products in line with test procedures issued and maintained by the Manufacturing Engineering Team. Ensure the product complies with established standards and specifications. Take ownership for tools allocated ensuring quality is maintained, schedules are achieved and efficiency targets met. In the absence of the Test Team Leader ensure the smooth running of the Test Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a fully functional tested product, on time to delivery schedules whilst strictly following the test procedures issued by the Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Ensure test procedures are strictly and efficiently adhered to and that all documentation is fully completed and signed off in line with responsibility / accountability boundaries
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives aimed towards reducing manufacturing costs whilst improving product quality
• Drive improved product quality through data capture (FRACAS), ensuring faults are accurately reported and provide adequate detail to support analysis and effective corrective action.
• Lead by example to ensure the highest level of attendance, quality, Health & Safety, build / test cleanliness and 5S within the test department and associated areas
• Take the lead where appropriate to maintain a clean and safe working environment by ensuring the workplace is consistent with the company’s health and safety policy.
• Support Customer acceptance visits and in the absence of the Team Leader co ordinate resource requirements. Provide a point of contact within the team during the visit
• Identify resource where Test support is required during system installation / commissioning at customer site
• Actively promote 5S principles within the test department
• May be required from time to time to visit customers sites to support install /commissioning of systems
• Work on a rotating shift pattern in line with the rota notified to you by your Team Leader
• Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably requested by the Company

Education / Qualifications:

• A high general level of education and literacy.
• HNC or equivalent
• Preferred (but not essential) - Qualified to HND level or equivalent.

ProfessionalSkills/ Abilities:

• Complex Electro-Mechanical Assembly &/or Test experience.
• The ability to effect change and commitment to inspire others to work towards a common plan, achieving tangible results.
• Has vacuum and RF experience
• Able to investigate and analyse problems and suggest solutions.
• IT literate andPresentation skills.

PersonalQualities:

• A self motivated team player; able to operate with the minimum of supervision and communicate clearly with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, pace and energy.
• High degree of customer focus.
• Allows fellow members of team to take responsibility for their own tasks, helping them to feel strong and important.
• Encourages co-operation and knowledge-sharing between team members to ensure team works effectively.
• Constructively challenges the way things are done.
• Suggests ideas, commits to seeing through change despite setbacks and obstacles to improve day-to-day tasks.
• Travel when required.

At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics to electric cars and quantum computers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us.

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