The Engineer UK

About the Company

Founded in 1856 by Edward Charles Healey, The Engineer is a London-based monthly magazine covering the latest innovations in engineering and technology in the UK and internationally. Healey was an entrepreneur and engineering enthusiast with financial interests in the railways whose friends included Robert Stephenson and Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

The current editor, Jon Excell, has worked on The Engineer for more than 15 years. The editorial team comprises news editor Jason Ford, features editor Stuart Nathan, and senior reporter Andrew Wade.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

The Engineer UK

Job Title

Test Development Engineer - Circuit Card Test

Job Description

**Job Title** Test Development Engineer – Circuit Card Test **Role Summary** Design, develop, and maintain automated test systems for electronic circuit cards from concept through production. Create test strategies, design interchangeable test adapters (mechanical and electrical), and develop automated test software in line with specifications. Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives and new technology development while supporting design‑for‑test considerations. **Expectations** - Deliver reliable automated test solutions for small‑ to medium‑scale projects. - Produce clear test strategy documents and engineering drawings. - Ensure test systems meet performance, safety, and security standards (BPSS clearance required). - Participate in root‑cause analysis and drive improvements using Six Sigma methods where applicable. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in a hybrid on‑site environment (3‑4 days/week). **Key Responsibilities** - Develop and implement test strategies for circuit card assemblies. - Design and fabricate interchangeable test adapters, including mechanical and electrical components. - Write and maintain automated test sequences using NI LabVIEW/TestStand. - Generate and manage technical documentation: schematics, PCB layouts, and engineering drawings. - Perform verification and validation of test equipment and procedures. - Identify and execute continuous‑improvement projects; support technology upgrades. **Required Skills** - Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design. - Proficiency in creating and interpreting technical documentation (schematics, PCB layouts, engineering drawings). - Experience building automated test equipment. - Hands‑on expertise with NI LabVIEW and/or TestStand. - Knowledge of Boundary Scan/XJTAG techniques (preferred). - Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities with high attention to detail. - Familiarity with Six Sigma principles (desirable). **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience). - Eligibility for UK HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance (British citizenship or dual UK nationality). - Six Sigma Green Belt or higher (optional but advantageous). - NI LabVIEW certification (preferred).

Bolton, Canada

Hybrid

26-01-2026

Company Name

The Engineer UK

Job Title

Test Development Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title** Test Development Engineer **Role Summary** Support the design, integration, and validation of test system hardware solutions. Participate in design reviews, address manufacturing queries, conduct risk deduction, and assist with integration and validation activities. Lead small work packages and deliver on project milestones while maintaining clear technical documentation. **Expectations** - Deliver comprehensive design support throughout all development stages. - Manage and complete assigned work packages on schedule. - Maintain high‑quality documentation and testing records. - Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and report to Technical Lead or Project Manager. **Key Responsibilities** - Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback on hardware solutions. - Respond to manufacturing queries and resolve design‑to‑manufacture issues. - Perform risk deduction activities to identify and mitigate potential design risks. - Assist in design proving, performance testing, environmental testing, and EMC qualification activities. - Develop and maintain documentation for test equipment hardware, including design specifications, test plans, and validation reports. - Lead small packages of work, coordinate deliverables, and track progress. **Required Skills** - Strong background in hardware design engineering. - Experience with test system design, integration, and validation. - Proficiency in risk deduction, design proving, and performance testing. - Knowledge of environmental and EMC testing procedures. - Excellent technical documentation and report writing abilities. - Ability to manage small work packages and deliver results under deadlines. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related discipline. - Proven experience in test system hardware design and validation. - Eligibility for HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks (British citizenship or dual UK nationality).

Bolton, Canada

Hybrid

26-01-2026

Company Name

The Engineer UK

Job Title

Product Assurance Manager - Production Projects

Job Description

**Job Title** Product Assurance Manager – Production Projects **Role Summary** Lead and coordinate quality assurance activities for complex weapon system production lines, ensuring timely resolution of production issues, risk mitigation, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Act as the primary interface with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver high‑quality products on schedule. **Expectations** - Implement and sustain industry‑standard problem‑solving methodologies (8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC). - Maintain proactive risk management through PFMEA, control plans, and special process validation. - Deliver thorough reporting for project, manufacturing, and functional programme reviews. - Support continuous improvement initiatives and foster a quality culture across manufacturing units. **Key Responsibilities** - Coordinate Q&A activities across Manufacturing Business Units to reduce production programme quality risks. - Resolve line issues by leading cross‑functional teams using standard problem‑solving tools. - Lead industrialisation of production lines, identifying and mitigating risks with PFMEA, control plans, and validation activities. - Chair Project Manufacturing Non‑Conformance Panels and raise critical issues to senior management. - Analyse non‑conformance data to uncover trends, root causes and improvement opportunities. - Serve as the customer interface for project contractual deliverables from the production facility. - Support project planning to ensure on‑time delivery of contractual deliverables, in line with company policies. - Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimise manufacturing processes. - Deliver quality assurance for Product Life Cycle Gate reviews, ensuring timely action closure. - Provide quality metrics and reporting for project, manufacturing, and programme reviews. - Certify and release finished products to the customer per contractual requirements. **Required Skills** - Qualification or substantial experience in Quality Management. - Proficiency in 8D, Six Sigma, DMAIC, PFMEA, Control Plan, and Special Process Validation. - Strong analytical and data‑driven problem‑solving abilities. - Excellent interpersonal and influence skills; ability to lead and motivate cross‑functional teams. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel). - Self‑motivated, persistent, and able to achieve delivery goals under challenging conditions. **Required Education & Certifications** - Degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, engineering, or quality management. - Valid basic personnel security clearance (BPSS) or ability to obtain it. - Preferable certifications: Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or equivalent QA qualification.

Bolton, Canada

Hybrid

27-01-2026