Electronic Test Engineer

Electronic Test Engineer

Location: Barnstaple

Salary: £25,000 - £33,000

Hours:

Full-time

Advertised by Hawk 3 Talent Solutions

Are you a highly skilled Test or Inspection Engineer with excellent technical knowledge and a passion for zero-defect quality? Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are delighted to be supporting a leading manufacturer who are looking for a dedicated professional to join their Operations & Manufacturing division.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a quality-accredited, safety-first environment where precision, continuous improvement and high technical standards are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As a Test & Inspection Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring products meet both internal and external specifications. Working with ATE systems and traditional long-hand test equipment, you'll carry out detailed testing, inspection and recording of products to support manufacturing and repair activities.

You'll work in a highly controlled environment with Aerospace-level quality standards, ensuring zero defects and safe working practices at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

Test and/or inspect products with precision, following internal and customer specifications

Record test results accurately using ATE or manual test equipment

Work to time restraints and KPIs, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently

Maintain strict adherence to quality controls within accredited environments

Champion a zero-defect, zero-harm culture

Support continuous improvement initiatives

Highlight quality issues and raise problems as required

Work collaboratively with production teams to support on-time project delivery

Follow 6S principles to maintain an organised working area

Undertake necessary training (e.g. IPC 610/620, ISO standards)

Travel may occasionally be required to support business needs

Experience Levels

Roles are available across Levels 1-3, with increasing responsibility:

Level 1:

Strong safety record & team working skills

High attention to detail and quality compliance

Ability to follow test procedures and meet KPIs

Willingness to undertake training and eye/colour vision checks

Level 2:

All Level 1 skills plus:

Ability to identify and follow problems through to resolution

Broader testing or inspection capability (ATE, long-hand testing)

Wider experience across different build lines

Level 3:

All Level 2 skills plus:

Leadership of testing/inspection initiatives

Coaching and training of Levels 1 & 2

Contribution to continuous improvement and problem solving

Ability to work across the business on a wide range of equipment

What You'll Bring

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

Experience with in Aerospace or a similar high-spec engineering environment

Strong background in low-volume, high-mix, build-to-print or design-to-spec manufacturing

Excellent communication, numeracy and literacy

Experience using ERP/shop floor booking systems

High attention to detail with a zero-defect mindset

IPC 610/620 or equivalent accreditations

ONC/HNC/HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (HNC minimum for Level
3)

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Desirable:

Experience with ISO
9001, AS9100 or other accredited quality systems

Lean manufacturing experience

Completed engineering apprenticeship

Additional IPC or J-STD trainer accreditations

Why Apply?

Work within a highly respected, quality-focused engineering environment

Opportunities to develop across multiple levels

Continuous improvement culture

Excellent training pathways and professional development

Be part of a team that truly values precision, safety and excellence

If you would like to apply for the role of Electronic Test Engineer then  to (url removed) or call Donna on (phone number removed).

Closing date is 05.02.2026. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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