Test Equipment Design Engineer & Production Design Support

MBDA S.A.S.; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in Bolton is seeking an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to join the Production Design Support Team. You'll oversee engineering activities and provide support for manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering (or equivalent) and experience in systems design. The role offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and various employee benefits including a bonus, pension contributions, and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Salary up to £49,000

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in designing products and systems.
• Ability to write clear and concise engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects between design teams and manufacturing teams.
• Identify root causes of design-related issues.
• Provide Test Equipment design support to the Manufacturing organization.

Skills

Digital & Analogue Electronics

Power Electronics

RF and Antenna Design

Interconnects

Safety Electronics

RF Test and Measurement principles

Test Systems

Excellent verbal communication

Negotiation skills

Investigative skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to join our Production Design Support Team. You will play a key role in a range of Engineering activities, providing Test Equipment design support to the Manufacturing organization and broadening your expertise in an international environment. An exciting career path awaits. There is a role at our site in Bolton to support production activities with Production Design Support (PDS). You will act as a focal project lead between design teams and manufacturing teams while working alongside other support engineers to provide knowledge and support. The role offers a challenging engineering environment in Electronics with scope for personal growth and development. Working within Production Design Support (PDS) is rewarding, as you help bring designs to life in the manufacturing environment and help shape the design of products and test equipment, delivering support to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Ideally degree qualified (or equivalent industry experience) with experience of designing product/systems and/or providing support to designs through the manufacturing phase of the product lifecycle.
• Excellent verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the capability to write clear and concise engineering documentation.
• Demonstrated record of on-time delivery.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, with an awareness of the challenges and opportunities that this may bring. A passion for innovation and collaboration.
• Investigative skills to identify root causes of design-related issues and propose robust corrective actions.
• Proven design experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • Digital & Analogue Electronics
  • Power Electronics
  • RF and Antenna Design
  • Interconnects
  • Safety Electronics
  • RF Test and Measurement principles
  • Test Systems

About MBDA and Our Commitment

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, including: 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.

What We Offer

• Salary: Up to £49,000 depending on experience
• Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification
• Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Some restrictions may apply; BPSS checks are required after offer.
• 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: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more