Test Engineer
Permanent role in Rugeley, Staffordshire
The purpose of the role is to carry out functional and system testing on MOD and commercial equipment.
All candidates must have previous experience of testing electrical and electronic assemblies and equipment in a comparable role within a similar industry (e.g. High Voltage Power Control Systems).
Ensure HV Switching safety standards and requirements are adhered to.
Plan and schedule resource to optimise throughput.
Monitor actual cost and schedule performances versus targets.
Ensure productivity targets are met, while maintaining quality standards throughout all Test/Sensor department activities.
Attend and lead regular project-specific meetings to ensure that stakeholders are kept informed of relevant issues and progress.
Produce Test/Sensor department ‘cost to complete’ KPIs and monitor progress.
Ensure health and safety legislation and policies are adhered to, to ensure a safe and legally compliant working environment.
Issuing and/or receiving safety documents such as permits-to-work.
Liaise with the Engineering department to influence design for Test parameters.
Skills required:
A proven ability to correctly interpret manufacturing information and carry out related self- inspection tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation.
The ability to work on own initiative.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work to deadlines.
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