Manufacturing Test Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer to join a high‑performing Manufacturing team, supporting the test and diagnostics of electrical and electronic sub‑systems and circuit cards during the early phases of the product lifecycle. The role is 4‑5 days a week onsite on a secure site and requires Security Clearance and British nationality.

• Deliver Test Engineering support throughout the design and development lifecycle, from initial concept through to Production Readiness Review and release to Operations.
• Support the introduction of test facilities and ensure robust configuration control of equipment and processes prior to use.
• Develop test specifications, operator instructions and technical documentation for production environments.
• Diagnose production test failures down to component level, supporting electrical/electronic sub‑assemblies and circuit cards.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Design teams and key stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure all work aligns with programme, quality and governance requirements, while driving continuous improvement.
• Work with Test Experts and Design Engineers to develop and implement test strategies, influencing design for testability.
• Support Manufacturing in defining process flows for new products.
• Contribute to Process FMEA activities, ensuring test risks are identified and mitigated.
• Initiate test fixture designs for new products.
• Estimate test times and support planning for new product introduction.
• Support functional and environmental testing of prototype systems.

• Minimum Level4 qualification in Engineering, Physics or Maths (ideally Electrical, Electronic, Aerospace or Mechanical).
• Strong grounding in electrical/electronic principles (analogue and/or digital).
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Solid understanding of test and measurement principles and fault‑finding techniques at sub‑assembly and component level.
• Experience using manual and automated test equipment (defence or highly regulated environments preferred).
• Familiarity with systems such as SAP or MES for recording test activity, non‑conformance reporting and concessions.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks, delivering against project deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, with experience producing technical documentation and reports.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.

• Experience in the Defence, Aerospace or safety‑regulated environment is advantageous.
• Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to reach out and apply.

• Full range of company benefits.
• Flexible working.
• Training, development and clear career progression.