Production Test Engineer Electronics

1 week ago


Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom MBDA Full time £1,600

Our client is a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence and is currently looking for an experienced Production Test Engineer to join their core team in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative defence and missile industry projects. As a Production Test Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to perform production tests and diagnose complex weapons at both the system and subsystem levels. This position offers a great chance for a contract extension or even a permanent position.

Get up to £1,600 a month for accommodation if you do not live within 30 miles from Stevenage. Full apprenticeship required - this role is eligible to UK nationals and citizens only.

What we're looking for:

  • HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and testing.
  • Comprehension of measurement and testing principles, as well as the equipment associated with them, is essential. Please let me know if you require any further assistance.
  • Having a grasp of RF and microwave technology at the subsystem level would be beneficial.
  • Environmental testing, including Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), would be beneficial knowledge.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills, both written and verbal.
  • The ability to analyse information, pay attention to details, and solve problems effectively are essential.
  • Manual handling and ESD training.

What you'll get to do as a Production Test Engineer - Electronics:

  • Complex electronic and electrical equipment testing, including diagnosis of production test failures down to the component level.
  • Identification of corrective action promptly, allowing Manufacturing to continue production in line with the programme;
  • Assess issues with test equipment and direct support services to resolve equipment failures.
  • Evaluating technical issues to propose investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements.
  • During Defect Review Board meetings, the Test Engineering representative ensures that equipment progress and quality notifications are handled efficiently towards corrective action.

As a Production Test Engineer - Electronics, you will work alongside a dedicated team of engineers in a fast-paced, friendly, and inclusive manufacturing environment. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical projects and play a vital role in ensuring the quality and functionality of complex weapons systems.

If you meet the above requirements and are excited about this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

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

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