Electronic Engineering Technician - Production Design Support

Description:

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit 4x Electronic Engineering Technician - Production Design Support subcontractors.
 
Key areas being sought:

Soldering experience
Measurement & Test
Interpretation of drawings & diagrams
Certain NVQs, IPCs (Re-work, modification & repair 7711, IPC-A-610) etc would be beneficial 
Rate: £33.55 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’
Location: Bolton
Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. 
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: One stage video interview
 
Electronic Engineering Technician - Production Design Support Job Description:
 
The role offers the candidate a true engineering challenge in their core discipline(s), whilst providing scope for personal growth and development in other areas of electronics.
Working within design support is a highly rewarding role as see designs coming to life in the manufacturing environment as you deliver support to our customers.

Responsibilities:

We have a phenomenal opportunity for an Electronic Engineering Technician to play a role in the support of production activities at our state of the art manufacturing facilities. You will carry out a range of technical activities under guidance in line with all relevant process, quality and other requirements.
Whilst the primary aim is focused on highly advanced, module missile programmes and subsystems, there is also scope to work on other unique opportunities including support to launcher assemblies.

Skillset/experience required:

Ideally NVQ Level 3 in Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2+Years prior work experience in a similar role (hands-on in a laboratory or manufacturing environment/ shop floor role).
HNC/HND in Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Experience of inspection and verification of engineering work and manufactured equipment against standards and specifications.
Ability to carry out a range of design, test and technical investigations across a range of products and propose robust Corrective Actions.
Experience in compiling data for test results, problem assessments and design improvements, and producing concise engineering documentation to support the in-service use of products.
Experience in resolving problems and issues and where appropriate, capturing non-conformances and non-compliances using established standards, practices and tools,
Use verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills to interface with customers and stakeholders in relation to issue resolution.

Ability to keep full and accurate records of work, activities and methods carried out.
Willingness to contribute as appropriate to engineering team decisions