Lead Value Assurance

Cooper Golding; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in North Devon is seeking a Component Engineer for a permanent role. The successful candidate will lead testing and approvals for components, ensuring high quality and reliability standards. This position requires a minimum of 5 years relevant experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering. Competitive salary of up to £50k based on experience, along with opportunities for significant impact and advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a comparable industry.
• Strong understanding of analogue circuits.
• Familiarity with common laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead component approvals and testing for quality assurance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and engineers for component selection.
• Provide technical support to purchasing and subcontract teams.

Skills

Component approvals

Testing and reliability assessment

Technical support

Fault-finding

Circuit redesign

Education

Degree or HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Component Engineer – North Devon – Permanent – Salary up to £50k DOE

Embark on an exciting journey as the Lead Value Assurance Engineer at our client, a renowned leader in the manufacturing industry. In this permanent role, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact, with a competitive salary range of £40,000 to £50,000 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Lead the charge in component approvals, reviewing, and testing new and alternative components to ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with component suppliers and R&D engineers to select the most appropriate cross-references and conduct thorough testing.
• Provide technical support to the UK purchasing and subcontract manufacturing teams, ensuring seamless operations.

Preferred Requirements

• Carry out component characteristic testing to prove authenticity and functionality of parts, following procedures to ensure components meet datasheet specifications and package robustness.
• Work with suppliers for defective component failure analysis, leveraging your expertise to identify and resolve issues.
• Contribute to the selection and setup of test and measuring equipment, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of your work.
• Participate in component selection and approval processes, aligning with TLU procedures to maintain high standards.
• Provide technical support for test and production issues, utilizing your fault-finding and minor circuit redesign skills to keep operations running smoothly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bring a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a comparable industry, demonstrating your expertise in the field.
• Possess a degree or, at minimum, an HNC in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or showcase relatable knowledge through your professional experience.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of analogue circuits and familiarity with common laboratory equipment, as well as a high level of computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.