Position: Senior Test Engineer

Location: Luton

Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer to begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business based in Luton.

Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Senior Test Engineer to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the site's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work.

For this role you would need security clearance, meaning you'd need to be a UK Citizen or have an EU passport and have worked in the UK for the past 5 years.

The role of the Stores Operative will consist of:

  • Test, repair and debug of manufactured product to customer and/or Internal specification
  • Design, development or implementation of new test procedures using Flying Probe, JTAG and manual/Automated functional test methods.
  • Support the implementation of practices that ensure the company delivers to customer right first time & every time i.e. achievement of 100% batch deliveries on time, every time
  • Support the definition of Test & Inspection strategies creating absolute clarity on test coverage and acceptability criteria of test criteria
  • To coach and train identified resources in all test disciplines
  • Definition of training procedures and acceptability standards for all personnel operating test equipment
  • Ensuring programming and test development work is completed in line with production output requirements
  • Ensuring quality principles & standards are applied & adhered to throughout test
  • Documentation and analysis of quality and performance on test operations.
  • Act as the primary interface where required for customers with regard to all test engineering activities.
  • To institute and maintain continuous improvement programmes in every aspect of test engineering
  • Provide strong, reliable engineering support to the Test Engineering Manager and the business as a whole.
  • Technical support for all Test operations ensuring delivery of products in line with expectations
  • Mistake proofing must be a key consideration in all processes
  • Completion of test aspects of build reports in real time with product introductions
  • Responsible for the development, definition and implementation of effective maintenance plans
  • Providing estimated labour times for testing new products
  • Input on design and maintenance of the company wide ESD precautions
  • Ensuring equipment availability and robustness to meet production output requirements
  • Implementation of effective and controlled configuration & data management processes relating to test
  • Tooling specification & procurement relating to test
  • Adherence to Engineering Change & Concession processes
  • Promotion of test engineering as a value add service and differentiator for the company.
  • Ensure all equipment is calibrated in line with requirements and production output
  • Minimise / Elimination of waste In all aspects of test engineering

The Stores Operative should have the following experience:

  • Degree qualified in applicable subject
  • Experience in manufacturing test role.
  • Thorough understanding of Digital and Analogue electronics, fault finding to component level and associated test methodologies.
  • Thorough understanding of manufacturing environment
  • Experience of Microsoft products including Excel & Word
  • Experience of using ERP systems and databases
  • Demonstrable experience of managing multiple projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with a copy of your CV & a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity with you in further detail.

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Charley McCleave on 07801 984734 or [email protected] .

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£35,500.00 - £50,000.00
Per annum
GBP35500 - GBP50000 per annum + Private Healthcare, Life Insurance etc

Luton

Permanent

Added 19/06/2025
Reference: LutSenTest_1750325689

Senior Test Engineer

Luton
Permanent

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