Manufacturing Test Engineer - CCA

MBDA S.A.S.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

MBDA S.A.S. is seeking an Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineer to diagnose faults on PCB assemblies down to component level and support corrective actions to improve production yield. You will work with a small team in a fast-paced environment across missile systems under development and production.

Responsibilities include generating test specs, collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Process and Design Engineers, and providing test engineering input from concept to production readiness.

Qualifications

• Technical Root Cause Analysis down to component level on PCB assemblies
• Test specification/instruction generation for new facilities
• Cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Process and Design engineers
• Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 as required

Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis down to component level on analogue and digital PCB assemblies
• Generate test specifications and operator instructions
• Collaborate with manufacturing and design teams to drive product improvements
• Provide input during design and development through production readiness reviews

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Test equipment knowledge

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multi-meters

Signal generators

Job description

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a highly skilled and methodical Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineer to join our Circuit Card Assembly team. In this critical role, you will specialise in diagnosing faults on PCB assemblies down to component level. Your expertise will be crucial in accurately identifying root causes of failure, providing technical reports and supporting the implementation of corrective actions, which in turn will be utilised to improve production yield and ensure programme targets are achieved. You will be working with a small team of dedicated engineers in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment. The team has a great mix of people, ranging from apprentices and graduates through to time served experienced engineers, all striving to deliver technical excellence across a number of different missile systems in development and production.,

• Technical Root Cause Analysis: Performing fault diagnosis down to component level on analogue and digital PCB assemblies using a wide range of both automated and manual test equipment including oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal generators, etc.
• Test Specification/Instruction Generation: Supporting the introduction of new test facilities by generating test specifications, operator instructions, and maintaining appropriate configuration control.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serving as a key point of contact, collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Process, Design Engineers, and other stakeholders to overcome technical challenges and drive product improvements.
• Design & Development Support: Providing crucial Test Engineering input during the design and development phases, from initial concept through to Production Readiness Reviews.
  Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 AND
  MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
• Desirable Experience working with RF-based circuitry would be preferable, but is not mandatory.
  MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information., Together. For the future of defence. We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years. Whether it's designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

Salary: Circa £45,500 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 or 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British National Only. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• 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
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• 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...