Test Technician

Proactive Global; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Test Technician skilled in mechanical and electrical testing of electromechanical devices using precision measuring tools and electrical tests.

You will read CAD drawings, prepare test and inspection reports, and ensure conformity with ISO 9001:2015 and 5S/Lean practices in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving abilities to support customers and internal processes.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of metrology and testing practices for mechanical and electrical inspection.
• Ability to read and follow CAD drawings and inspection reports.
• Experience with Excel/Word for test documentation.
• Awareness of ISO 9001:2015 quality systems is desirable.
• Lean practices (5S, Visual Management) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Excellent understanding of metrology and testing practices for mechanical and electrical inspection and testing.
• Follow inspection standards and sign-off documentation requirements for consistency in measurement and reporting.
• Perform mechanical and electrical inspection of incoming components, finished products and sub-assemblies.
• Enforce 5S and health/safety or environmental policies to maintain a safe workplace.
• Support investigations of concerns including quarantined parts and customer rejects; identify root causes.
• Maintain KPI data for departmental and process performance.
• Assist with risk assessments of processes and tasks within the department.

Skills

Metrology & testing

CAD interpretation

Communication

Time management

Problem solving (A3, 8D)

Lean methodologies (5S)

ISO 9001 knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Test documentation

Job description

The Test Technician will be highly competent in the mechanical and electrical testing of electromechanical devices with expertise in various precision measuring tools and electrical testing through insulation, electrical noise and voltage drop and also visual detection of surface defects such as nicks, burrs, pits, and scratches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Excellent understanding of metrology and testing practices for both mechanical and electrical inspection and testing.
• Follow inspection standards and sign-off documentation requirements to ensure consistency of the application of measurement and reporting methods for communication to the customers and end users.
• Perform mechanical and electrical inspection and testing of, incoming components, finished products and sub-assemblies throughout the manufacturing process as required.
• Execution of the company 5S policy and relevant health and safety or environmental policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Support the investigation of concerns, both external and internal, including quarantined parts and customer rejects, ensuring that root cause is adequately identified for counter measure implementation.
• Maintain information relating to departmental and process KPIs to assess ongoing performance.
• Support relevant risk assessments of processes and tasks within the department.

Further Responsibilities and Skills Include:

The Test Technician will be the primary interface between the manufacturing and testing of company products and as such requires exceptional interpersonal skills as well as an ability to prioritise workload effectively to meet the demands of the business.

• Able to accurately read interpret and follow CAD / technical drawings
• Effective communication and time management skills.
• Good computer literacy skills (esp. Microsoft Excel and Word).
• Adept at the creation of test and inspection reports and documentation.
• Experienced in problem solving methodologies (A3, 8D). (desired)
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001:2015. (desired)
• Experienced in Lean methodologies (5S, Visual Management etc.). (desired)

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy