Production Test Engineer

Location: Bolton
Contract Length: 12 months (likely extension)
Security Clearance: SC required – can start on BPSS
Working Pattern: Full time (potential for limited hybrid working depending on business needs)
Pay Rate: £34 – £37 per hour Umbrella

• Interview Process: One-stage, face-to-face
  Role Type: New position

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Production Test Engineer to join a manufacturing team supporting the test and diagnosis of complex electronic and electrical systems. This is a hands-on role based within a production environment, working closely with manufacturing, quality and design teams to ensure products are tested, diagnosed and released efficiently and to a high standard.

You will support both development and in-production testing, acting as a technical authority when issues arise and ensuring manufacturing can continue with minimal disruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide test engineering support to production and development activities

• Carry out testing of electronic and electrical systems and sub-assemblies

• Diagnose test failures down to PCB and component level

• Identify root causes and define corrective and remedial actions

• Support the introduction and configuration control of test equipment and facilities

• Produce and maintain test specifications, procedures and operator instructions

• Support defect investigations and contribute to review boards where required

• Work closely with manufacturing and quality teams to improve test efficiency and robustness

What We’re Looking For

• HNC or HND in an Engineering discipline (Electronics preferred)

• Strong hands-on experience in test engineering within a manufacturing environment

• Proven ability to diagnose complex electronic faults down to component level

• Solid understanding of electronic measurement and test principles

• Experience writing technical documentation such as test procedures and reports

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable Experience

• Defence or aerospace background (not essential)

• Exposure to RF, microwave or environmental testing

• Experience supporting production in a regulated or safety-critical environment

Why Apply

This is a great opportunity to take on a critical production-facing role, working on technically challenging products in a structured engineering environment. You’ll be trusted to make decisions, solve real problems and directly influence manufacturing performance.