About this job

Based at our Melksham manufacturing facility in Wiltshire to support our rugged server and storage system business and future product development.

Responsibilities

• Working with the technical and design team to introduce all new and existing products.
• Creating timelines for both current and NPI products, and help in identifying product / systems solutions.
• Creating test plans to meet compliance for components and systems to meet customer requirements.
• Help manage new product development, prototype designs and builds.
• Managing and execution of internal and external environmental and EMI testing of products to military standards.
• Investigation and resolution of product problems in support of the technical team as required.
• Technical support to the sales team for bids and proposals including compliance to customer specifications.
• Oversee the production of product manuals and documentation.
• Provide technical assistance to production on build techniques.
• Evaluation of new components.
• Occasional design of electronic circuits for monitoring / power / control applications for use in Westek products.

Profile

• HND or Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Strong technical background
• Able to design (simple) electronics with discrete components
• Experience in IT hardware related product development
• Wide in depth knowledge of computer and networking equipment and hardware components
• Knowledge of CE, MIL or DEF STAN EMI and environmental standards an advantage
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, self-motivated and able to work well under own initiative

Preferred but not essential:

• Experience of working on related projects
• Practical competence in mechanical and / or electronic system assembly
• Knowledge of BS drawing practices
• Experience of working within a Defence or Aviation environment
• Previous experience of an ERP system
• Knowledge of ISO9000 or a similar QA system
• Experience within a lean manufacturing environment