Lead Test Equipment Engineer – Design Support

MBDA; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Job summary

MBDA is seeking an enthusiastic engineer to join the Production Design Support area as Test Equipment Operational Lead. You will lead a team of Electronic Engineers supporting Test Equipment from circuit card to missile systems, ensuring zero downtime in production.

The role offers hybrid working with on-site emphasis, and requires security checks. You will collaborate with Heads of sections and Programme teams to deliver design support and robust testing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and manufacturing environments preferred.
• Degree qualification or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Test Equipment Design Support Delivery Team.
• Provide proactive and reactive support to Test Equipment design issues.
• Delegate issues to the appropriate Support Engineer or Lead within the team.
• Offer technical and company guidance on delivery of design support.
• Explore opportunities to improve and enhance Test Equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Electronic Design

Test Equipment

Stakeholder management

Design for test

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Electrical CAD tools

Test Equipment software

Job description

MBDA is seeking an enthusiastic engineer to join the Production Design Support area as Test Equipment Operational Lead. You will lead a team of Electronic Engineers supporting Test Equipment from circuit card to missile systems, ensuring zero downtime in production.

The role offers hybrid working with on-site emphasis, and requires security checks. You will collaborate with Heads of sections and Programme teams to deliver design support and robust testing capabilities.