Production Test Engineer

Techtest Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global market leader in aerospace is seeking a Production Test Engineer at their Hereford facility. You will test and verify components used in Search and Rescue equipment, ensuring production standards are met. Key qualifications include a relevant engineering background and the ability to read technical drawings. The role offers career development opportunities, good job security, and various company benefits including bonuses and holiday accrual.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Free refreshments

Casual dress

Company social events

Opportunities for bonuses

Annual cost of living reviews

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Long service holiday accrual

Life Insurance Scheme

Internal training provided

Opportunities to progress internally

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification.
• Sound electronics background.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Sound work ethic.
• A naturally enquiring mind.

Responsibilities

• Test and verify components used on airborne Search and Rescue equipment.
• Identify production test failures and advise on satisfactory rework.
• Operate test equipment and support the testing process.
• Collaborate with the Techtest Department Supervisor to meet production targets.
• Read and interpret technical drawings for test and assembly.

Job description

Overview

If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We are a family run business with over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers. Currently we are looking for a Production Test Engineer to join us at our Production Facility in Rotherwas to work closely with the Techtest Department Supervisor to ensure production targets and build standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Test and verify components and products utilized on airborne Search and Rescue equipment.
• Identify production test failures and advise on satisfactory rework.
• Operate test equipment and support the testing process in the production environment.
• Collaborate with the Techtest Department Supervisor to meet production targets and uphold build standards.
• Read and interpret technical drawings as part of test and assembly activities.
• Other duties as required within the scope of production testing.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification.
• Sound electronics background.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Sound work ethic.
• A naturally enquiring mind.

Benefits and Other Information

• Free onsite parking.
• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
• Casual dress.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity for company bonuses.
• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).
• Long service holiday accrual scheme: gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.
• Life Insurance Scheme - 3x annual salary.
• Full-time position.
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm with 30 minutes lunch; no weekend, evening or bank holiday working.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Free internal training provided as required.
• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and upskill.
• Due to the manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.

We have a positive, professional and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candidate.