Manufacturing Test Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Henlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 15 flexible leave days per year

Flexi start/finish times

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineer for a hybrid role in the UK. You will own manufacturing test solutions from early development to production readiness for missile and weapon systems, working with operations, design teams and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes test strategy, fault diagnosis in analogue/digital electronics, and reducing risks while meeting cost and delivery goals. A strong background in manufacturing test is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC level or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with analogue and digital electronics testing and fault diagnosis.
• Experience in a manufacturing, production test or similar engineering environment.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and measurement principles.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing test activities from concept through release to operations.
• Contribute to test strategy development and improve testability during design.
• Diagnose electrical and electronic assembly faults to component level.
• Support test equipment, facilities and associated documentation.
• Collaborate with operations, design teams and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Drive continuous improvement while meeting programme cost, quality and delivery targets.

Skills

Electrical measurement

Test equipment

Fault diagnosis

SAP / MES

Electronics testing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HNC or equivalent

Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineer

My client, a world leader in the defence sector, requires an Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineer to join their team and take ownership of manufacturing test solutions from early product development through to production readiness for their range of missile and weapon systems.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supporting manufacturing test activities from concept development through to release into operations.
• Contributing to test strategy development and influencing product testability during design phases.
• Diagnosing electrical and electronic assembly failures to component level.
• Supporting the introduction and control of test equipment, facilities and associated documentation.
• Working closely with operations, design teams and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Driving continuous improvement while meeting programme, cost, quality and delivery objectives.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants will need to be qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline (HND or degree level would be preferred).

You will have previous experience of analogue and digital electronics test and fault diagnosis. With a background within manufacturing, production test or a similar engineering environment.

You will have:

• Understanding of electrical and electronic measurement principles and test equipment.
• Experience using manual and automated production test systems.
• Knowledge of fault-finding techniques for electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with ERP and manufacturing execution systems such as SAP or MES.
• Ability to prioritise multiple activities and deliver against project requirements.
• Strong technical reporting, communication and problem-solving skills.

Salary - circa £44,500 depending on experience.

Benefits and Flexibility

• Annual company bonus opportunity of up to £2,500
• Pension contributions of up to 14%
• Paid overtime opportunities when available
• Up to 15 additional flexi leave days each year
• Flexi start/finish times

Location

Henlow, Bedfordshire

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working, typically 4 to 5 days per week on site due to operational needs.

Eligibility

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of work at our client's site, these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.

This is a permanent role.