Production Test Engineer

The Business Connection; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic international engineering firm as a Production Test Engineer, where you'll play a vital role in manufacturing and testing electrical products. This exciting opportunity involves working in a fast-paced environment, ensuring products meet high-quality standards, and collaborating with a dedicated team. You'll be responsible for operating machinery, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining production records while adhering to health and safety regulations. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to a company's success, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical testing and repair in manufacturing.
• Ability to read circuit diagrams and understand technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and test products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor quality of output and maintain accurate production records.
• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment following preventive maintenance.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Customer satisfaction

Knowledge of electronic circuits

Reading circuit diagrams

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

Machinery and tools for production

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Title: Production Test Engineer

Location: Hawarden

Salary: £30,000

Description:

This is a rare opportunity to join this international engineering company on a permanent basis. The Production Test Engineer will be required to manufacture and test company products according to production specifications and schedules; volume, cost, and wastage targets; and quality standards whilst following established procedures and guidelines. The Production Test Engineer role will require strong experience working with electricals, within a fast-paced and deadline driven manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Operate all relevant machinery, tools, and equipment and undertake standard and complex production tasks safely and in accordance with instructions.
• Set up or adjust equipment according to manufacturing specifications.
• Set up, test and repair company electrical and electronic products according to manufacturing specifications and industry standards.
• Monitor the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products.
• Maintain accurate daily production records so that manufacturing performance can be analyzed.

Main Duties:

• Contribute to the manufacturing team with particular emphasis on efficient individual and team working through adequate communication and training.
• Ensure strict compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures with particular reference to health, safety and quality.
• Operate equipment and machinery in a safe manner adhering to Health and Safety legislation at all time.
• Perform a range of activities associated with the preparation of material manufacturing, completion and inspection of manufactured product.
• Adhere to works order documentation.
• Respond to fluctuations in planned and amended production planning.
• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment in accordance with relevant Preventive Maintenance documentation.
• Report any unresolved issues to Production Manager.
• Reduce occupational injuries inherent to the area by ensuring proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn at all times.
• Ensure that the housekeeping in the manufacturing area is maintained to the highest standard.
• Participate in developing the manufacturing activities e.g. working practices, equipment specifications, improvements in productivity and quality.
• Production of defect-free product which meet with customer specifications.
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties that may be requested from time to time.

Skills & Experience:

• Effective communicator and strong team player.
• Deliver excellent customer satisfaction by continuously meeting and exceeding expectations.
• Understand customer needs and develop interventions to fulfil requirements.
• Ensure excellent service delivery through operational excellence.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse workforce.
• Knowledge of electronic and electrical circuits, electronic testing and repair.
• Ability to read circuit diagrams and technical drawings.
• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) including Maths and English.

Working environment:

• Office/Factory-based.
• On occasion the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas.
• Possible national and international travel for short durations.
• Occasional out-of-hours working to accommodate time zone variations or meet customer deadlines.

KEYWORDS: production, manufacturing, electrical, test and repair, engineering, quality, data

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant. In the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours, please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.