Assembly & Test Engineer / Technician

Assembly & Test Engineer / Technician

UAV Components / Aerospace Engineering / Manufacturing

Competitive Salary plus benefits

Our client a UK-based engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-performance components for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Working at the forefront of aerospace innovation, they support a range of commercial and specialist UAV programmes with precision-engineered solutions.

Due to continued development of their products and demand they are now looking for a skilled and practical Assembly & Test Engineer / Technician to join their growing team.

This is a genuinely hands-on engineering role suited to someone who enjoys working at the bench, building, testing, fault-finding, and improving precision assemblies in a fast-paced technical environment.

The Role

As a Assembly & Test Engineer / Technician, you will play a key role in the assembly, inspection, and functional testing of UAV components and sub-assemblies. You’ll work closely with engineers and production staff to ensure products meet exacting quality and performance standards.

The Assembly & Test Engineer / Technician will be responsible for:

Assemble of components and sub-assemblies using engineering drawings and work instructions

Carry out functional basic testing and record accurate test data

Diagnose faults and support root-cause investigations on failed assemblies

Work collaboratively with engineering teams to support product improvements and development

Maintain component traceability and production documentation

Follow quality, safety, and ESD procedures at all times

Assist with inspection and preparation of components for delivery

The Assembly & Test Engineer / Technician will have:

Proven hands-on mechanical assembly experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation

Strong practical assembly, strip down and build, fault-finding and testing skills

Excellent attention to detail and quality standards

Good communication and documentation skills

Ideally the Assembly & Test Engineer / Technician will possess:

Experience in manufacturing and production environment with a focus on assembly and build processes

Mechanical, Electromechanical and/or electronics being adept at stripping down and building complex systems and/or products

Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems

ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification or apprenticeship would be advantageous

What They Offer:

Competitive salary depending on experience

Permanent, full-time position

Opportunity to work on innovative UAV technologies

Engineering-led, collaborative working environment

Exposure to a wide range of advanced aerospace components and systems

Ongoing opportunity to develop technical skills and experience

Important Note:

This role is heavily hands-on and workshop-based. We are specifically looking for candidates who are comfortable working directly with components, assemblies, and testing equipment on a daily basis.

Candidates from adjacent industries with strong practical engineering backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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