Manufacturing Test Engineer

Electus Recruitment; Aston End; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Paid overtime

Flexible working

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Electus Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer in Hertfordshire with hybrid working and regular on-site attendance due to the nature of the role. You will build expertise in electronic test engineering as products move from development into production.

The role offers hands-on technical challenges in a defence-focused environment, allowing you to work across engineering and manufacturing teams, develop test equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Engineering, Physics or related discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Familiarity with electrical/electronic test equipment and measurement techniques.
• Fault diagnosis techniques for electronic/electro-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Support test engineering activities across development and production readiness.
• Diagnose faults in electronic sub-assemblies and circuit cards; support resolution via testing/analysis.
• Assist with introduction/configuration of test equipment and facilities.
• Produce/maintain test specs, operator instructions and technical docs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and new production test solutions.

Skills

Electrical testing

Fault diagnosis

Test equipment configuration

Documentation

Manufacturing collaboration

Analytical skills

SC clearance

Education

Engineering qualification

Physics/Mathematics background

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Summary

Build your expertise in electronic test engineering while supporting products as they move from development into production. This role offers hands-on technical challenges, exposure to complex systems and a clear opportunity to develop your career within the defence sector.

Location and setup

Hybrid working in Hertfordshire, with regular on-site attendance required due to the nature of the work.

What you will be doing

• Support test engineering activities throughout development and production readiness phases
• Diagnose faults within electronic sub-assemblies and circuit cards, supporting resolution through testing and analysis
• Assist with the introduction and configuration control of test equipment and facilities
• Produce and maintain test specifications, operator instructions and technical documentation
• Work closely with manufacturing, operations and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and support the development of new production test solutions

Skills and background

• Relevant qualification in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic test equipment and measurement techniques
• Familiarity with fault diagnosis techniques for electronic or electro-mechanical systems
• Experience using manufacturing or enterprise systems such as SAP, MES or similar platforms
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance
• Engineering qualification in a relevant discipline
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or technical environment
• Understanding of electronic measurement, fault finding and test principles
• Experience working with manual or automated test equipment

Salary and rewards

Circa £45,000 depending on experience.

Benefits and balance

• Annual performance related bonus opportunity
• Paid overtime opportunities where workload requires it
• Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
• Enhanced family leave policies including parental, adoption and related support provisions

Equal opportunities

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcomes applications from suitably qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be discussed throughout the recruitment process where required.

These vacancies require DV clearance. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain relevant clearance.

Manufacturing Test Engineer • Hertfordshire, South East, England