Electronic Test Engineer

Electronic Test Engineer

Location:
Barnstaple

Salary:
£25,000 - £33,000

Hours:
Full-time

Are you a highly skilled Test or Inspection Engineer with excellent technical knowledge and a passion for zero-defect quality? Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are delighted to be supporting a leading manufacturer who are looking for a dedicated professional to join their Operations & Manufacturing division.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a quality-accredited, safety-first environment where precision, continuous improvement and high technical standards are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As a Test & Inspection Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring products meet both internal and external specifications. Working with ATE systems and traditional long-hand test equipment, you'll carry out detailed testing, inspection and recording of products to support manufacturing and repair activities.

You'll work in a highly controlled environment with Aerospace-level quality standards, ensuring zero defects and safe working practices at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test and/or inspect products with precision, following internal and customer specifications
• Record test results accurately using ATE or manual test equipment
• Work to time restraints and KPIs, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently
• Maintain strict adherence to quality controls within accredited environments
• Champion a zero-defect, zero-harm culture
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Highlight quality issues and raise problems as required
• Work collaboratively with production teams to support on-time project delivery
• Follow 6S principles to maintain an organised working area
• Undertake necessary training (e.g. IPC 610/620, ISO standards)
• Travel may occasionally be required to support business needs

Experience Levels

Roles are available across Levels 1–3, with increasing responsibility:

Level 1:

• Strong safety record & teamworking skills
• High attention to detail and quality compliance
• Ability to follow test procedures and meet KPIs
• Willingness to undertake training and eye/colour vision checks

Level 2:

• All Level 1 skills plus:
• Ability to identify and follow problems through to resolution
• Broader testing or inspection capability (ATE, long-hand testing)
• Wider experience across different build lines

Level 3:

• All Level 2 skills plus:
• Leadership of testing/inspection initiatives
• Coaching and training of Levels 1 & 2
• Contribution to continuous improvement and problem solving
• Ability to work across the business on a wide range of equipment

What You'll Bring

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience within Aerospace or a similar high-spec engineering environment
• Strong background in low-volume, high-mix, build-to-print or design-to-spec manufacturing
• Excellent communication, numeracy and literacy
• Experience using ERP/shop floor booking systems
• High attention to detail with a zero-defect mindset
• IPC 610/620 or equivalent accreditations
• ONC/HNC/HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (HNC minimum for Level 3)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Desirable:
  Experience with ISO9001, AS9100 or other accredited quality systems
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Completed engineering apprenticeship
• Additional IPC or J-STD trainer accreditations

Why Apply?

• Work within a highly respected, quality-focused engineering environment
• Opportunities to develop across multiple levels
• Continuous improvement culture
• Excellent training pathways and professional development
• Be part of a team that truly values precision, safety and excellence

If you would like to apply for the role of Electronic Test Engineer then please email your CV to or call Donna on

Closing date is Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.