Manufacturing Test Engineer

Henderson Scott UK
Manchester
1 month ago
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Position Available:Manufacturing Test Engineer

Location:Greater Manchester

Salary:Up to £46,000 + Bonus

Experience needed:We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to join the Manufacturing team, providing test and diagnostics support for electrical and electronic sub-systems throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have expertise in electronic testing, fault diagnosis, and test equipment, with experience in a complex manufacturing environment such as defence, aerospace and similar.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting the test and validation of electronic and electro-mechanical components. You will play a key role in ensuring test processes meet quality, cost, and time targets while collaborating with Operations, Design, and other key stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide test engineering support throughout the design and development phases, from initial concept to production readiness
  • Support test facility introduction, ensuring proper configuration control, test specifications, and operator instructions are in place
  • Conduct testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-assemblies and circuit cards, identifying failures down to component level
  • Ensure test processes meet programme and quality requirements, maintaining functional governance and driving continuous improvement
  • Record test activities and manage non-conformance reports and concessions using enterprise resource planning (ERP) and manufacturing execution system (MES) software

What we need from you:

  • HNC or higher in a relevant subject (HND/Degree preferred)
  • Experience in digital and analogue electronics manufacturing and test
  • Strong understanding of electrical/electronic measurement principles, test equipment, and fault diagnosis techniques
  • Hands-on experience with manual and automated test equipment, preferably in a manufacturing setting
  • Familiarity with ERP/MES systems such as SAP and MES for test tracking and reporting
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to write test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports

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