COME JOIN OUR JOURNEY! When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions enabling a safer, healthier and more sustainable world. Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships. Our teams are fuelled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world-class customer service. Be part of the journey. Introduction Reporting to the Test and Development Team Lead, the Test and Development Engineer is primarily responsible for conception, development and maintenance of product qualification and acceptance test programmes for the company’s Connector and Interconnection product portfolios. Primarily focussed on new products conceived through the product roadmap (NPD); the role also requires support and oversight of existing, legacy and sustaining products; and the potential for testing of products designed and supplied by third parties. The role will necessitate problem diagnoses and feedback of recommendations into the NPD Project Team, to overcome compliance and acceptance issues that may arise. K ey Responsibilities - Test & Development Creation and oversight of test programmes for new and existing products, utilising internal, and external test facilities, domestically and overseas where necessary, to verify and validate that products meet technical requirements. Ownership of product approval maintenance processes and procedures. Liaising with Production Engineering (NPI) with consideration of scaling-up type tests into production process (volume) where necessary. Identify time constraints within test programmes and use initiative to mitigate accordingly. Technical interpretation of requirements and test methods defined within national and professional bodies’ standards and specifications. Creation of test specifications that fully define test requirements to enable internal and external test facilities to complete work without ambiguity. Identify requirements for, conceptualise and design test jigs, fixtures and custom test equipment to enable the products being tested to interface with test equipment. Provide assistance and support, where required, to lab technicians during interpretation of test requirements/specifications, test failures, ongoing testing activity and generally upon occurrence of issues that require guidance from Engineering. Scrutiny of test setup at internal and external lab facilities; and approval of setups prior to test commencement. Interpretation and analysis of test results and compilation of findings in technical reports to internal (NPD team, Quality Department, Business Development and Production Engineering) and external customers. Stay abreast of changes to national and professional bodies standards and incorporate changes into test programmes as required. Stay abreast of new technology and identify and suggest opportunities for improvement of current test lab equipment, software or methods. Work within strict procedures to ensure the company’s continued ‘test facility accreditation’ validity. Maintain a systematic approach and good housekeeping during the storage and use of technical documents stored within the company’s technical libraries. Use exploratory testing techniques and use or re-use a broad range of tools, to support the delivery of testing services across product development. Where necessary, create equipment operating procedures to maximise the likelihood of successful test results. Key Responsibilities - Projects With the support of the Test and Development Team Lead, process a development project from the inception through to test report handover phase, including preparing test plans, test methods, test specifications, tender and material requirements. Such duties will include, but not be limited to:- Liaising with Engineering and Project teams in establishing test requirements through the development lifecycle for new products. Monitoring and ensuring timely completion of testing activities as part of the NPD process. Provide technical guidance in planning and executing assigned projects. Identify and mitigate projects risks that effect time, resources and scope across all projects. Support design reviews, DFMEA’s, product testing and Project Meetings as part of NPD or other team meetings. Key Responsibilities - Design & Risk Provide consultation during the product's or project’s conception, design and initial product specifications. Identify and mitigate technological risks throughout the design process as well as product or process recommendations post-test for solving non-compliance issues. Support of the Product Management and Quality Assurance teams with complex customer enquiries and issues including quality related activities. Qualification/Skills Required Confident clear communication, both verbal and written. A high level of proficiency in English language (written) is essential. A high proportion of the role will involve technical writing, it is essential that content is clear, concise and conveyed using impeccable vocabulary and grammar. Able to apply a structured logical approach to all work. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Able to balance working on multiple projects simultaneously. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent technical Degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive related engineering experience. Practical experience in one or more of the following business areas; defence and aerospace, mass transportation, medical, industrial, alternative energy or automotive. Experience in a highly regulated technical role with the ability to interpret and transpose the requirements of complex standards and specifications. Thorough understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles. Strong project management skills. The following skills and experience would be highly beneficial, but is not essential Knowledge and experience with connector product development. Previous experience working in a test environment in an engineering role is desirable including: Specification analysis and understanding The design of mechanical systems, tooling, rigs, jigs and associated test fixtures Electrodynamic shaker equipment An understanding of electrical principles Experience working within a nationally accredited test lab and/or an understanding of the accreditation services provided by national bodies. What We Offer From this role you will have the opportunity to develop the experience needed to explore and progress to more senior leadership roles within TT Electronics Abercynon or the wider group if this is in your own career plan. Enhanced pension contributions Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme Site incentive plan Financial wellbeing benefit Discounted online and high street shopping and lifestyle vouchers Cycle to Work Scheme Discounted RAC membership Discounted Gym membership at local leisure centres Specsavers vouchers Free Fruit Tuesdays 183.75 hours annual leave plus bank holidays A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. Our Recruitment Process Initially we will reach out to you for an informal conversation about the role. This will allow you the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about TT, our site and our team. It will also give us the chance to learn more about you and your experience to date. At this point both parties have the opportunity to decide if they would like to continue with the process. Formal Interviews will be held on site and include a tour of the facility. Due to the specific projects TT Electronics Abercynon Supports we are unable to sponsor work visas for this role. Candidates will be required to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard Clearance and hold UK or US citizenship. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre and during employment drug and alcohol testing. Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. You can do this by emailing TTRecruitment@ttelectronics.com If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you. WeAreTT BeMeAtTT