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Production Test Engineer

Production Test Engineer (BBBH16364) Bolton, England

Salary: GBP34 - GBP37 per hour

Our client in Bolton is looking for an experienced Production Test Engineer to join their team for a 12 month period.

Role: Production Test Engineer
Location: Bolton
Salary: £34-£37 per hour via Umbrella
Hours:  Full time, Monday to Friday

Clearance: SC But Can Start On BPSS

Responsibilities:

  • 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)


Skillset/experience required:

  • 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.
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