Job Description
Junior Technical Engineer
Kickstart your engineering career with a hands-on technical role where no two days are the same. Yolk Recruitment is supporting an exciting opportunity for a Junior Technical Engineer to join a growing and dynamic engineering team. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for electronics, problem-solving, and continuous learning. Offering real exposure to customer projects, component analysis, and engineering change processes from day one.
As a Junior Technical Engineer, you'll work closely with experienced engineers to analyse and interpret Bills of Materials, research components, and support engineering change processes. You'll play a key role in ensuring product build standards are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with customer requirements.
Key responsibilities:
- Interpret and analyse customer BOMs, extracting component data and manufacturer details
- Research electronic and mechanical components using multiple sources
- Evaluate and approve alternative components, ensuring accuracy and suitability
- Create and manage Engineering Change Notes (ECNs) and Temporary Change Notes (Build Deviations)
- Update and maintain BOMs and component data within the ERP system
- Resolve component-related queries including obsolescence, identification, and production suitability
- Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding product build standards
- Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities
- Work collaboratively within project teams while managing your own workload
- Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards
This is what you'll need:
- HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret technical data and documentation
- Good communication skills and attention to detail
And this is what you'll get:
- Competitive salary
- Healthcare cash plan
- Death in service
- Exposure to real-world engineering projects