Join MBDA as an Electronic Engineering Technician in Bolton, United Kingdom. This full-time role offers a hybrid working pattern (4 days on-site, 1 day remote) and a salary of up to £38,000 depending on experience. You will support product production by performing testing, inspection, and problem resolution within the Production Design Support department.
Requirements
Ideally NVQ Level 3 in Electronic & Electrical Engineering, or HNC/HND in Electronic & Electrical Engineering.
2+ years of prior work experience in a similar hands-on lab or shop floor role.
Must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.
Must be able to pass HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).
Skills & Responsibilities
Testing and Inspection: Use testing and verification skills to inspect engineering work and manufactured equipment against defined standards.
Problem Solving: Apply technical investigation skills to support problem resolution and capture non-compliances.
Documentation: Utilize technical record-keeping skills to compile test reports and document in-service product use.
Customer Support: Interface with customers to resolve straightforward queries and issues.
Potential transition routes: People from manufacturing technician or junior electrical tester roles may bring practical lab experience and component knowledge, alongside meeting the hands-on engineering requirements.
Job description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as an Electronic Engineering Technician within the Production Design Support department, carrying out a range of technical activities under guidance in line with all relevant process, quality and other requirements.
Salary: Up to £38,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working – such as 4 days on site 1 day remote working.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.
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 undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
What we can offer you:
Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
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: 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.
The opportunity:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as an Electronic Engineering Technician within the Production Design Support department, carrying out a range of technical activities under guidance in line with all relevant process, quality and other requirements.
The main purpose of the role is to support the production of our products through our main manufacturing site.
Responsibilities include:-
Inspection and verification of engineering work and manufactured equipment against defined standards and specifications
Carry out a range of tests and technical investigations across a range of products to ensure they meet agreed specifications.
Compile associated test and verification reports.
Provide data for problem assessment and design of improvements
Provide support in resolving problems and issues and, where appropriate, capture non compliances using established standards and tools
Carry out a range of standard activities, including production of documentation to support the in-service use of products in assigned areas
Interface with customers in relation to standard issues, including resolving straightforward queries and problems, logging and actioning all items
Contribute as appropriate to engineering team decisions
Keep full and accurate records of all work and activities carried out.
What we’re looking for from you:
Ideally NVQ Level 3 in Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2+Yrs prior work experience in a similar role (hands-on lab / shop floor role).
HNC/HND in Electronic & Electrical Engineering
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