MANUFACTURING TEST ENGINEER

Job Descriptions

Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. 

They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry.  The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £40,000
• 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s
• The chance to join a very successful and growing business
• Up to 10.5% company pension
• Company bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Cash health plan

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster  

Role Purpose

• As part of providing life protecting products, testing and traceability of the products in-process and prior to shipment to customer is hugely important. 
• Evolving test hardware and software to support production operations in an effective and efficient manner whilst growing our output is a key.
• The Manufacturing Test Engineer (MTE) will define, develop, implement and improve product test processes and hardware / software in the production environment.
• Forming part of global operations and reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Test Engineer will work cross-functionally with Product Design and Testing, Production and Manufacturing functions and be instrumental in the design and development of product testing processes and equipment from conception through to production support and continuous improvement. 

Key Qualifications and Experience Required

• The Manufacturing Test Engineer will be time served experience in an electro-mechanical manufacturing and production environment, educated to degree level (ideally) in mechanical engineering, electronics, controls or closely related subject matter.
• Experience in electronics and software / hardware design and manufacturing systems design.
• Strong track record in continuous improvement, project management, fault rectification and production support roles
• Be able to evidence an aptitude for detail, process control and documentation.
• Experience interacting with and leading cross functional improvement groups on the shop floor.
• Demonstrate a flexible, inclusive and pro-active approach to identifying and resolving problems.

About You

• The Manufacturing Test Engineer will be a process led, proactive problem solver, data led and analytical in nature.
• Having good background skills in project, task and prioritisation management and communication you will be able to demonstrate experience in electronics and testing at a practical level, preferably in a similar environment or industry. An ability to work and resolve issues within a high-pressure production environment, quickly and accurately is a must. 

Key Areas of Responsibility of The Role Include

• Test Definition - Using product and process knowledge to define & develop testing solutions, including hardware / software and process application.
• Reporting and Data – Defining and analysing data capture and information, interpreting results and driving improvement.
• Process Support – Developing and documenting test processes and providing support to operations teams. Manage test process adherence and training.
• Hardware / Software Support – Maintenance management, fault resolution, Test system safety and calibration
• Product Testing – Supporting production test processes to understand and resolve test failures.
• New Capability – Support Product development with testing capability and continuous improvements initiatives with global standardisation in mind