Test Equipment Design Support Engineer PDS Henlow

MBDA; Henlow; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MBDA, a leading defense organization, seeks an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer for its Production Design Support Team in Henlow. This pivotal role involves providing design support throughout the manufacturing life cycle, working autonomously and engaging with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and a proactive approach to challenges.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in designing products/systems through manufacturing.
• Experience in Test Systems, Digital and Analogue electronics, Power Electronics, RF & Antenna, Interconnects, Safety Electronics.

Responsibilities

• Provide Test Equipment design support to Manufacturing.
• Manage discreet work packages, preparing bids and controlling costs.
• Engage with stakeholders for successful delivery.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Negotiation skills

Investigative skills

Proactive under pressure

Education

Degree or equivalent industry experience

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to join our Production Design Support (PDS) Team at our Henlow site. You will play a leading 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!

Salary: Circa £50,000 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

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

The opportunity:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to join our Production Design Support (PDS) Team. You will play a leading 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!

For this role, you will be prepared to work autonomously at our Henlow site, whilst being a part of the wider Test Equipment Centre of Excellence in Stevenage, Bristol and Bolton, leading the delivery of your work assignments, and actively engaging with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of your outputs.

What we're looking for from you:

• 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.
• Proven experience in the design of one or more of the following disciplines:-
  • Test Systems
  • Digital and Analogue electronics
  • Power Electronics
  • RF & Antenna
  • Interconnects
  • Safety Electronics
• Excellent verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the capability to write clear and concise engineering documentation.
• Responsive and pro-active under pressure. Many of the support to manufacturing activities are time-critical and require dedication through to resolution.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, with an awareness of the challenges and opportunities that this may bring and a passion for innovation and collaboration.
• Investigative skills to be able to find Root Causes of design related issues and propose robust Corrective Actions.

You'll manage discreet work packages preparing bids, controlling costs and delivering solutions so evidence of experience in supporting manufacturing and resolving manufacturing issues is an advantage, but not essential.

Finally, we are looking for someone who has a record of accomplishment of on-time delivery along with good verbal and written communication skills.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

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.

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