Manufacturing Test Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer in Bolton. The role supports the testing and diagnostics of electronic sub-systems and ensures quality requirements are met. Candidates should have relevant experience in electronics and fault diagnosis techniques, with opportunities for training and career development. Competitive salary and benefits including a company bonus, pension contributions, and enhanced parental leave are offered.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in digital and analogue electronics manufacture and test required.
• Understanding of test principles and fault diagnosis techniques essential.
• Experience in a defence organization or similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing support during Development phases through Production Readiness Review.
• Supporting testing of electrical/electronic sub-assemblies and diagnosing failures.
• Delivering in line with programme quality requirements and continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical/Electronic Measurement

Fault Diagnosis

Test Engineering

Continuous Improvement

Education

HNC or equivalent in relevant subject

Tools

Manual and Automated Test Equipment

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (SAP)

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Job description

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Test Engineer based in Bolton.

The opportunity:

This opportunity is for a Test Engineer to join the Manufacturing team supporting test and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and circuit cards during all phases of the product lifecycle. You will be providing technical support to the manufacturing test capability, to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Providing Test Engineering support during Design / Development phases from initial concept through to Production Readiness Review and release to Operations.
• Supporting Test Facility introduction and ensuring that appropriate configuration control of equipment and facilities is in place prior to use, including generating supporting test specifications and operator instructions.
• Supporting testing of electrical/electronic sub-assemblies and circuit cards, with diagnosis of production test failures down to component level.
• Working closely with Operations, the design teams and other stakeholders to overcome any technical challenges.
• Always aiming to deliver in line with all programme and quality requirements, whilst maintaining Test Engineering functional governance and pursuing continuous improvement.

What we're looking for from you:

• Minimum HNC level of qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject (HND/Degree ) plus experience in digital and analogue electronics manufacture and test.
• A good understanding of electrical/electronic measurement and test principles and test equipment, as well as fault diagnosis techniques for electronic/electro-mechanical sub-assemblies.
• Experience of using both manual and automated test equipment, preferably in a defence organisation or similar manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with enterprise resource planning and manufacturing execution system programs (e.g. SAP, MES) for recording test activities and generating non-conformance reports and concessions.

What we offer:

• Salary: 45000 (Depending on Experience)
• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities