Job summary

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Production Test Engineer to join them on a 12 month initial contract at their site in Bolton.

Key skills required for this role

Electronics, Test Engineer, Component Level, Aerospace, Defence

Important

Component level test

Job description

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Production Test Engineer to join them on a 12 month initial contract at their site in Bolton.

• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be a sole British national and willing to obtain SC Clearance.
• 12 month initial contract.
• Fully onsite in Bolton.
• £37 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35 + up to £400 p/w in accommodation allowances.

Production test and diagnostics of complex weapons at system and Subsystem level.

• Testing of complex electronic & electrical equipment, and diagnosis of production test failures down to component level. Identification of corrective action, in a timely manner allowing Manufacturing to continue production in line with programme.
• Assessment of Test Equipment issues, directing support services to resolve equipment failures.
• Evaluation of technical problems in order to develop proposals for investigations and corrective actions, including process improvements.
• Test Engineering representative at Defect Review Board meetings to ensure efficient progress of equipment and quality notifications towards corrective action.

Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications)

• HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good level of experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and test.
• A good understanding of measurement and test principles, and associated equipment.
• An understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage.
• An understanding of Environmental testing (including ESS) would also be an advantage.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Communication skills, with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Manual handling training.
• ESD training.