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Manufacturing Test Engineer

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Stafford

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Test Engineer for our client, who are a global, industry leader in power technology. 
 
 Manufacturing Test Engineer (Shift Based)
 Location: Stafford
 Contract position: 12 months 

 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  

 Responsibilities - What you’ll do  

Support manufacturing test infrastructure activities, helping to resolve technical issues and contributing to the development of test capability  
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  

 Skills & Experience - What you'll bring  

 Essential  

A process driven mindset backed by a 'can do' attitude and a desire to learn  
A 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 specifications  Desirable  

Experience of automated test equipment (NI LabVIEW & TestStand)  
Demonstrable knowledge of power electronics, product manufacturing and testing  
Specific Abilities:  
Able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)  
Proactive and self motivating  
Highly competent in using electrical test equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, power analyser)  
Able to deliver work to schedule and manage multiple priorities  Willingness to travel  

 [Desirable] Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) activities  
[Desirable] Exposure to lean manufacturing environment

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients

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