| Location: Dorset | Salary: £45000.00 - £50000.00 per annum |
| Sector: Client Delivery, Defence, Engineering | Specialism: |
| Type: Permanent | Contact: Yasmin Bourne |
Test & Acceptance Engineer - Permanent - Winfrith, Dorset
Responsibilities vary greatly according to the size and type of project, but typically they will include
Lead test phases or events for given projects.
Create and develop test plans, procedures and schedules for verification of design testing including Validation & Verification strategy
Preparing and agreeing test specifications, budgets and timescales with clients.
Develop, manage and perform testing of product, unit and integration whilst working with project teams.
Support test activities and implement test solutions.
Provide testing expertise where appropriate.
Analysis and evaluation of test evidence and interpretation of test data.
Writing of reports and test documentation along with supporting the writing of test documentation.
Ensure all test activities that are performed conform to external/internal requirements and necessary standards including Safety standards.
Support to the T&A Manager with Bid activities.
Support the T&A Manager for given projects.
Implement the T&A strategy and documentation.
Knowledge, skills and personal qualities required
Degree or HND/HNC qualified in an Engineering/Scientific discipline
Must have experience (5 years +) in an Engineering/Scientific discipline & have experience in managing/leading testing activities.
Specialism within an engineering discipline would be an advantage, i.e. electrical, acoustic etc.
Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) or working to achieve membership is desirable.
Knowledge and understanding of Engineering lifecycles and process.
Preferably have an understanding of military systems in particular maritime systems.
Background in and understanding of maritime systems.
Understanding of Electro-Mechanical testing.
Must be capable of writing technical reports and have experience of writing independently and extracting information from technical experts.
Experience with Standards (particularly Military biased Def. Stan, Mil-Spec etc.) preferable.
Experience with DOORS or DOORS NG would be an advantage.
Key accountabilities may include
Test & Acceptance Team Leader.
Head of Services and Support.
Head of Engineering Division.
Project Managers of projects within Submarines, Ships and MoD Divisions.
Behavioural requirements
Personally organised and self-motivated.
Flexible and adaptive.
Be willing to work away from base at test houses both in the UK and abroad and customer locations.
Confident, articulate and robust.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Effective time management within a multi-tasking environment.
More information
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