Manufacturing Test Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer in Bolton. The successful candidate will support diagnostics of electrical and electronic sub-systems, ensuring quality during all product lifecycle phases. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in electronic manufacturing and testing. Excellent career progression, training, and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in digital and analogue electronics manufacture and test required.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning and manufacturing execution systems.
• Experience in manual and automated test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Test Engineering support during Design/Development phases.
• Support test facility introduction and maintain configuration control.
• Diagnose production test failures down to component level.

Skills

Fault diagnosis techniques

Electrical/electronic measurement

Test equipment usage

Education

HNC level qualification or equivalent

HND/Degree in relevant subject

Tools

SAP

MES

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bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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 preferred) 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