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Manufacturing Test Engineer
Manufacturing Test Technician – Glasgow, United Kingdom
Located in Glasgow, Thales is a global technology leader with over 83,000 employees across five continents. Operating in defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, our 7,500-strong UK team helps build a future we can all trust. We deliver social value through innovative solutions while ensuring the security and stability of the nation.
We’re seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Manufacturing Test Technician to join our team. In this role, you’ll support production test equipment, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate to deliver our mission-critical products—helping us keep advancing toward success.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment, where your ideas matter and your work has a tangible impact. As a vital part of our manufacturing and test operations, you’ll:
- Support and maintain production test equipment, ensuring alignment with industry standards and implementing thoughtful changes with full documentation.
- Conduct preventative maintenance, optimising equipment uptime and ensuring peak performance.
- Collaborate with the Test Development team to seamlessly integrate new products into manufacturing workflows.
- Solve technical challenges across both manual and automated test equipment, contributing directly to quality and efficiency.
- Monitor and improve yield, identifying opportunities for process enhancements to drive better results.
- Champion improvements in test methods and product builds, leveraging industry best practices.
- Apply your expertise in electronic systems and manufacturing processes to advance our operational efficiency.
- Utilise your skills in LabView/TestStand environments and instrumentation interfacing to troubleshoot and refine tests.
- Share insights into improvement methodologies, including DFMA, Value Engineering, Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma.
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What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a proactive, collaborative professional with:
- A degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronic Engineering (or a related field).
- Hands-on experience in electronic engineering and manufacturing environments, particularly in test processes.
- A cooperative mindset, capable of inspiring teamwork and driving constructive change within diverse groups.
- Self-motivation and enthusiasm, with a focus on identifying and implementing innovative solutions.
- Strong communication skills, allowing you to effectively share ideas and support colleagues.
- Preferred: Experience or knowledge in test fixturing, DFMA, Value Engineering, or Six Sigma.
What We Offer
At Thales, we value diverse perspectives and celebrate the strengths each team member brings. Whether you’re just starting your career, looking for professional growth, or eager to make a real impact, you’ll feel united—and inspired—by our collective mission.
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Beyond the role, we offer:
- A 4-day workweek (Monday–Thursday)
- 28 days paid holiday (including UK bank holidays) with the option to buy additional leave
- 24 hours of paid volunteering per year
- Pension scheme, life insurance, and wellbeing support
- Retail and gym discounts for you and your family
Beyond these core benefits, Thales provides:
- Private medical insurance
- The ability to buy/sell annual leave
- Cycle-to-work schemes
- Employee discounts (across a range of UK retailers)
- Stocks and shares, along with annual performance bonuses
We believe in equity in opportunity, ensuring fair pay and working conditions for everyone.
And we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone thrives. Discover our inclusion programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and broader opportunities [here](you must provide this link here).
Ready to Shape the Future?
We welcome applications from all backgrounds because we know great talent comes in many forms. If this Manufacturing Test Technician role isn’t the right fit, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected with opportunities ahead:
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