Contract Manufacturing Support Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Insignis
£50 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Greenwich, London
Summary: The role of Manufacturing Test Engineer involves supporting the production of advanced electronic and optoelectronic systems through hands-on fault-finding and technical analysis. The position requires collaboration with production staff and development engineers to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure product quality. The engineer will also be responsible for mentoring staff and facilitating new technologies in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a critical manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert support to submerged manufacturing processes of electronic/optoelectronic products
- Troubleshoot and resolve urgent manufacturing issues
- Analyse and diagnose returned units from the field
- Review test data and communicate findings to the Senior Control Engineer
- Partner with development engineers to enhance test systems and processes
- Design and refine test stations and interfaces
- Support seamless new product introductions into production
- Deliver technical training to submerged manufacturing staff
Key Skills:
- Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Optics, or Opto-electronics
- Experience in electronics manufacturing and fault diagnosis
- Strong understanding of electronic circuits and/or optical components
- Ability to read and interpret complex schematics
- Skilled in data analysis; experience with Lean Six Sigma and automated test processes
- Self-sufficient problem solver, able to work under pressure
- Experience with high-reliability products preferred
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Salary (Rate): £50/hour
City: Greenwich
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
About the Role:We're seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to support the production of advanced electronic and optoelectronic systems. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role focused on fault-finding, technical analysis, and continuous improvement to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations. You'll work on a flexible shift pattern (weekday and/or weekend), contributing to product delivery and quality standards while mentoring production staff and supporting new technologies into manufacture.
What's in it for you:Competitive pay rates with long-term contract securityWork with cutting-edge technologies used in global infrastructureJoin a collaborative and innovative engineering teamHands-on involvement with complex systems in a critical manufacturing environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert support to submerged manufacturing processes of electronic/optoelectronic products
- Troubleshoot and resolve urgent manufacturing issues
- Analyse and diagnose returned units from the field
- Review test data and communicate findings to the Senior Control Engineer
- Partner with development engineers to enhance test systems and processes
- Design and refine test stations and interfaces
- Support seamless new product introductions into production
- Deliver technical training to submerged manufacturing staff
What You'll Bring:
- Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Optics, or Opto-electronics
- Experience in electronics manufacturing and fault diagnosis
- Strong understanding of electronic circuits and/or optical components
- Ability to read and interpret complex schematics
- Skilled in data analysis; experience with Lean Six Sigma and automated test processes
- Self-sufficient problem solver, able to work under pressure
- Experience with high-reliability products preferred
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Shift Patterns:Weekday Shifts (Monday-Thursday) - 42.5 hours/week:Day Shift:Monday: 06:00 - 17:45Tuesday to Thursday: 06:00 - 17:15Night Shift: (with 10% uplift)Monday: 18:00 - 05:45Tuesday to Thursday: 18:00 - 05:15Weekend Shifts (Friday-Sunday) - 33 hours/week:Day Shift:Friday to Sunday: 06:00 - 17:45Night Shift: (with 10% uplift)Friday to Sunday: 18:00 - 05:45If you're a detail-driven engineer looking to contribute to high-impact, technically challenging manufacturing, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-class team.