Production Test Engineer

Horsham, West Sussex
Hybrid available + half day on Friday
£34,000 - £36,000

We are a surveillance and fire control specialist providing bespoke solutions for Land and Maritime domains. By working with us, you have access to advanced technology solutions - We have three decades of experience in designing, developing and manufacturing solutions from the ground up.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Production Test Engineer with an electronics/electrical/electro-mechanical bias to join our team. In this position they will support operations, designing and producing test equipment for in process sub-assembly testing and LRU/RMA Testing and writing the test plans to carry out this testing. Also providing technical support to the Operations department to improve operations processes and resolve technical issues.

Key Responsibilities - Production Test Engineer

Interface between Engineering and the Production teams from a test perspective helping determine in process testing required during production to improve build quality and reduce rework time.
Provide Electrical and test support to effectively deal with engineering production problems, ensuring production delays are kept to a minimum.
Design and development of test equipment, assisting in the procurement of equipment, jigs, and fixtures.
Develop test plans/procedures and plan and coordinate production engineering processes to ensure high quality products are produced and Customer requirements are met.
Provide support to Engineering with implementation of CR's.
Identify, develop and implement process improvements/best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability and supporting Continuous Improvement activities. Implementing cost reduction initiatives to provide year on year cost savings.
Assisting the quality department with inspection and investigation activities.​

​Skills & Experience - Production Test Engineer

Essential

At least 5 years' relevant experience in a test/engineering environment and/or qualification such as BTEC/City & Guilds level 2.
Excellent knowledge of testing electrical and electromechanical equipment.
Excellent ability at reading complex technical drawings both wiring and PCB Schematics.
Excellent computer skills.
Good communication skills - verbal and written to a wide range of target audiences