Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer – Electrical Systems

MBDA Missile Systems; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension (up to 14%)

Overtime pay

Flexi Leave (up to 15 days)

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Job summary

MBDA Missile Systems in Bolton is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support test strategy and implementation for concepts and early development prototypes. The role includes on-site work with hybrid flexibility and a salary around £44,500 depending on experience.

You will join a small, dedicated manufacturing team to test electrical/electronic sub-systems and provide technical support to ensure targets are met in time, cost and quality while complying with BPSS checks for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC level qualification in a relevant subject.
• Experience in digital and analogue electronics manufacture and test.
• Experience using manual and automated test equipment.
• Familiar with SAP and MES for recording test activities and non-conformance reports.
• Ability to plan and organise own work to meet project objectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication and test documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Test Engineering support during Design/Development phases from concept through Production Readiness Review.
• Support Test Facility introduction and configuration control of equipment.
• Test electrical/electronic sub-assemblies and diagnose production test failures to component level.
• Collaborate with Operations and design teams to overcome technical challenges.
• Deliver test strategy and governance aligned with programme requirements and quality standards.
• Contribute to creation and maintenance of test instructions and MTIFs for new products.

Skills

Electronic measurement

Test principles

Manual & automated test equipment

SAP / MES familiarity

Project planning

Verbal & written communication

Analytical problem solving

Education

HNC level or equivalent in a relevant subject

HND/Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

MBDA Missile Systems in Bolton is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support test strategy and implementation for concepts and early development prototypes. The role includes on-site work with hybrid flexibility and a salary around £44,500 depending on experience.

You will join a small, dedicated manufacturing team to test electrical/electronic sub-systems and provide technical support to ensure targets are met in time, cost and quality while complying with BPSS checks for security clearance.