Manufacturing Test Engineer

Henderson Scott UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000

Job description

This range is provided by Henderson Scott UK. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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

If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you!

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing