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Manufacturing Test Engineer (Inside IR35)

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Staffordshire

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Role - Manufacturing Engineer (Inside IR35)
 Location - Stafford
The Manufacturing Test Engineer will work with the Test team to improve and support the capability and capacity of the test facilities for HVDC manufacturing.
They will drive and support safe and effective use of test cells by providing hands on support, generating documentation and supporting departmental projects 

Support manufacturing test infrastructure activities, helping to resolve technical issues and contributing to the development of test capabilities
Provide day-to-day technical support for the running, maintenance, and breakdown response of test equipment
Assist with the development and implementation of new test infrastructure and tools
Work with suppliers and contractors to support test facility build, commissioning, and maintenance activities
Follow and support processes for test facilities and equipment, including change management, scheduled calibration, and preventative maintenance
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities for test facilities, including requirements input, equipment procurement, and test sequence updates
Collaborate cross-functionally to support New Product Development (NPD), issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives
Work with engineering teams to help define and develop manufacturing test strategies and specifications
Support integration of test software systems with business software systems in collaboration with IT and OT teams
Create and maintain training materials, SOPs, risk assessments, and other supporting documentation for test processes and equipment
Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities for test processes and infrastructure to improve KPIs such as OEE, throughput, and FPY
 Carry out fault-finding, root cause investigation, and corrective actions for test equipment and process issues
  Support test operators and technicians with troubleshooting, training, and day-to-day technical guidance
 Essential

A process driven mindset backed by a 'can do' attitude and a desire to learn
Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline
 strong understanding of working safely in a high voltage environment, including using tools such as risk assessments, FMEA, SSoW, LOTO, etc.
Demonstrable experience in structured troubleshooting to debug failed PCBs, machinery, test cells
3+ years’ experience in manufacturing test facility maintenance
Be able to communicate ideas, concepts and results to non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrable experience in following and improving test specificationsDesirable

Experience of automated test equipment (NI LabVIEW & TestStand)
Demonstrable knowledge of power electronics, product manufacturing and testingSpecific Abilities: 

Able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
Highly competent in using electrical test equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, power analyser)
Able to deliver work to schedule and manage multiple priorities
Willingness to travel
Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) activities
Exposure to lean manufacturing environment

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