Manufacturing Test Engineer
Our client is a developer and manufacturer of products used in underwater applications i.e. sonar systems, seismology, mapping, measuring currents.
They are looking for a Manufacturing Test Engineer to join their manufacturing team to work on an 18-month fixed term contract.
Your responsibilities:
- To conduct defined electrical/electronic and tank test procedures and routines throughout the production process from component level, through PCB and chassis assembly stages to the final assembly of finished units.
- To identify and resolve fault diagnosis issues, where possible, by adjustment or repairs.
- To undertake basic assembly activities to assist testing processes and general requirements where requested by Manufacturing supervision/management.
- To highlight and drive the resolution of specification or design non-conformances through Test Department management channels or direct to Production Engineering.
- To raise the appropriate levels of non-conformance reports i.e. Observation Reports, Engineering Change requests etc in compliance with the Company Quality System requirements and Departmental guidelines.
- To ensure all activities are completed in accordance with current Quality standards and wherever possible, within recommended times specified on the Company ERP system.
- To understand and follow all Manufacturing Department administrative procedures including supporting documentation i.e. test results, calibration certificates, etc
- To understand and use Company IT resources i.e. Intranet, ERP system, etc in support of day-today activities such as parts enquires, stock searches, etc
- To establish effective working relations with all departments, i.e. Production Engineering, Stores, Quality etc to ensure maximum co-operation for the timely resolution of test related issues.
- To provide assistance and support to the Manufacturing Manager, Cell Co-ordinators and other Test Engineers on an ad hoc basis to complete specific activities.
Essential experience:
- Proven track record of diagnostic fault finding down to component level
- Competent in the use of various testing tools, i.e. Scopes, DVM's, Power Supplies, Timer Counter, etc
- Ability to read and interpret technical data, i.e. engineering drawings, circuit diagrams, assembly drawings, etc
- Competent user of Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel and Word
- HNC Electronics or equivalent qualification in an electronic discipline plus hands on experience
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