Junior Technical Engineer

Junior Technical Engineer

Kickstart your engineering career with a hands-on technical role where no two days are the same. Yolk Recruitment is supporting an exciting opportunity for a Junior Technical Engineer to join a growing and dynamic engineering team. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for electronics, problem-solving, and continuous learning. Offering real exposure to customer projects, component analysis, and engineering change processes from day one.

As a Junior Technical Engineer, you'll work closely with experienced engineers to analyse and interpret Bills of Materials, research components, and support engineering change processes. You'll play a key role in ensuring product build standards are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with customer requirements.

Key responsibilities:

Interpret and analyse customer BOMs, extracting component data and manufacturer details
Research electronic and mechanical components using multiple sources
Evaluate and approve alternative components, ensuring accuracy and suitability
Create and manage Engineering Change Notes (ECNs) and Temporary Change Notes (Build Deviations)
Update and maintain BOMs and component data within the ERP system
Resolve component-related queries including obsolescence, identification, and production suitability
Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding product build standards
Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities
Work collaboratively within project teams while managing your own workload
Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards

This is what you'll need:

HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret technical data and documentation
Good communication skills and attention to detail

And this is what you'll get:

Competitive salary
Healthcare cash plan
Death in service
Exposure to real-world engineering projects