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Our award-winning technologies are trusted by defence, security, and industrial customers in over 70 countries. With in-house R&D, cutting-edge innovation, and a global reputation for quality, we design and manufacture solutions that perform in the toughest environments.\nDue to increasing market opportunities and an ever-growing product range, Thermoteknix is expanding its Engineering capacity by creating a New Product Introduction (NPI) team within R&D.\nAbout You\nAs a member of the new NPI team, you will be responsible for leading the electronics aspects of transitioning products from development into scalable repeatable manufacturing. You will work closely with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams, as well as drawing on your existing electronics and PCB assembly manufacturing knowledge to ensure products are designed and validated for efficient production, assembly, and test.Additionally, you will contribute to the enhancement of existing electronics used for product testing to boost production test speed and ensure that products are thoroughly tested and validated.\nKey Responsibilities\nWork closely with R&D to ensure new PCB assemblies are designed for simple and reliable manufacture, using DFMEA early in the design process to identify and mitigate potential electronics design risks\nIdentify design improvements to enhance manufacturability and production efficiency\nCommunicate with PCB manufacturers to understand their capabilities and constraints\nSupport electronic design workstreams within NPI projects, ensuring readiness for build and scale, and supporting the transition of products through to customer delivery\nDefine inspection and test strategies for PCB and electronic assemblies during product development, collaborating with R&D to maximise test coverage throughout the NPI process\nCollaborate with manufacturing team to define and document product test instructions, and production workflows to establish repeatable manufacturing and testing\n Lead the development of automated test equipment for comprehensive testing and calibration of PCB assemblies and products, In collaboration with R&D, mechanical, and software engineers\nTake a hands-on approach during NPI builds, supporting root cause investigation and resolution of electrical programming, configuration, and test issues within the ECN framework, and supporting non-conformance investigations with the quality team\nDrive improvements in manufacturing readiness by identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline electronic test processes and reduce build time\nContribute to the development of the new NPI team’s standards and processes\nRequired Skills & Experience\nDegree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline\nProven electronics design experience with the aid of PCB CAD tools (e.g. Altium)\nStrong understanding of DFM/DFA/DFT\nExperience supporting products through prototype to production transition for low to medium volume products\nStrong understanding of PCB assembly, electronic integration, and production test methods \nExperience creating technical documentation and releasing into a controlled change management system \nExperience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced engineering environment\nDesirable Skills & Experience\nExperience of complex designs including microcontrollers, analogue circuits and power supplies\nKnowledge of video standards and USB\nUnderstanding of software for automation (C#, C++, LabView)\nExperience supporting NPI from prototype through to volume manufacture\nExperience designing products to military standards\nUnderstanding of engineering change control and quality systems (ISO9001)\nExperience working in controlled cleanroom environments\nPersonal Attributes\nHands-on, proactive, and solution-focused mindset\nStrong communication skills with engineering and production stakeholders\nComfortable working between design and manufacturing environments\nDriven to improve processes and deliver manufacturing excellence\nAdaptable and motivated to help shape a new team and function\n Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. 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