Manufacturing Testing Engineer- Subject Matter Expert

Stevenage

MBDA are looking for a Test Subject Matter Expert for our Manufacturing Test Policy & Processes area. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to shape how MBDA works, within the Manufacturing Technical Experts and Producibility team across all projects from future concepts to series production.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undertake United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) Developed Vetting (DV) security checks, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

This role will require you to undertake DV clearance

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension
  : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
  -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities
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  Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

An opportunity has become available in our Manufacturing Technical Experts and Producibility Team for a Subject Matter Expert in Manufacturing Test Policy & Processes within Manufacturing UK. As Subject Matter Expert you will be reporting to the Technical Expert and Producibility Co-ordinator and working alongside the Manufacturing Technical Experts and Producibility Engineers.

The Technical Expert and Producibility Team is involved in all aspects of manufacturing, testability and producibility covering product design, product testability, test equipment design and deployment, and accompanying policies, processes and technical standards. We engage throughout the product life cycle across multiple programmes, establishing robust and effective interfaces with product design teams to ensure appropriate manufacturing test methods, capabilities and techniques are considered and acted upon.

As a Subject Matter Expert, you will work on the following:

• Participate and lead manufacturing test activities for on new Manufacturing Programmes including reviewing BID proposals, advising on design for test, providing technical inputs on test facility/equipment design, and ensuring correct implementation / compliance with company processes through engagement with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide technical leadership and specialist expertise relating to manufacturing test in support of current Manufacturing Programmes including advising on technical matters, conducting detailed technical reviews, carrying out investigations, and providing support and input to all types of test documentation
• Undertake lessons learnt across Manufacturing Programmes with the objective of influencing future product development processes, embedding design for test into products, engaging in de-risking activities and investigations, and ensuring adherence to best practice across Manufacturing Programmes
• Concept and lead IRAD projects aligned to the needs of Manufacturing UK and the Manufacturing Technology Roadmaps; this will involve working within the wider Technical Expert and Producibility Team on projects with common themes and engaging internal MBDA stakeholders and external companies…