Manufacturing Engineer

About ipTEST:

ipTEST are a growing company in an exciting high technology area at the forefront of new developments powering the green revolution.

ipTEST are a dedicated, engineering-based organisation with the skills to meet the demanding needs of our expanding customer base of global device manufacturers around the world. At our base in the UK, we focus on developing solutions for testing challenging new technologies such as GaN and SiC as well as for the latest generation of mosfets, IGBT's, diodes, SCR's and bipolars.

We have a track record of investing in our people and work hard to ensure that all our staff are well informed, well trained and well-motivated to be completely responsive to our customer needs.

Product development is core to our existence, and we have introduced a significant new product nearly every year since our origins in the early 80's; our Mostrak test system has been through constant cycles of renewal, whilst always retaining compatibility. We operate seamlessly between our Engineering, Manufacture and Test, Customer Support and Technical Sales groups. Our success also lies in investing in and working closely with our external manufacturing base to ensure we are as responsive and nimble as possible whilst drawing on the experience and production efficiency of our family of dedicated CEM partners and OEM manufacturers. Above all, ipTEST is responsive.

About this role:

The manufacturing engineer works to support the manufacturing schedule and ensure the production line runs as planned. They support the technicians on the shop floor with shortages and work with the Quality Inspector to resolve any quality issues. They liaise with our suppliers on issues with BOMs or new product introduction issue.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ability to create documentation for the manufacture of designs, and to assist in the transfer of new products to manufacturing.
• Support the manufacturing technicians by kitting their jobs and planning their schedules. Assisting to resolve any product shortages.
• Work with Quality Inspector to assist in resolving any issues with product quality.
• Working with the Quality Inspector to assist with reporting and responding to non-conformance issues.
• Work with our suppliers to ensure the smooth transfer of product via the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase.
• Support other departments with process improvement projects as and when needed.
• To provide feedback and offer suggestions to engineering for the continual improvement of products.
• To perform bench, module, and system testing of customer returns.
• To share our common responsibility for Health and Safety in the workplace.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A degree in Electrical and electronics engineering or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred.
• Knowledge of using the MRP/ERP systems. Previous experience or certification in the same is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing techniques and equipment used in the fabrication of mechanical components.
• Understanding of the properties of materials used.
• Familiarity with electrical and electronic components and assembly techniques
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Additional Notes

In addition to the above, management may ask you to carry out other duties and responsibilities, working with other departments depending on the company requirements.

What's in it for you

This is a full-time position with competitive compensation package, excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance.

We value our staff and company culture.

ipTEST also provides additional benefits including an Employee Assistance Program, Social events, and so much more