Job Description
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Vehicle Safety Test Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month contract position initially until 31st March 2026, with the potential for further extensions.
Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.
This role is based within Vehicle Safety Test Laboratory. This role is responsible for supporting and delivering physical test activity in a laboratory environment.
Key Performance Indicators:
* Tests completed to time and quality.
* Test record/report submission to time and quality.
* Test logging completed on time and quality.
* Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) Adherence.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
* Assembly of test rigs and test properties to required specification.
* Operation of rig control systems to ensure accurate and representative test conditions.
* Operation of data acquisition and instrumentation systems to enable robust data collection.
* Carry out rig inspection and maintenance, able to diagnose issues and ensure repairs are made in a timely and robust manner.
* Conduct inspections of rig and test properties to support identification of issues and root cause.
* Ensure test process documentation is completed to time and quality e.g. DART reports/records, logs, plans, issues.
* Responsibility for operational Value Add on your associated rig/facility, accurate record keeping of activities relating to test progress and or delays within standard test management systems.
* Coordinate required fixture design and manufacture in conjunction with design team where necessary.
* Ensuring regular and informative updates to your Lead Engineer.
* Be responsible for the health and wellbeing of yourself and others, challenge poor practices and provide the appropriate guidance to others.
* Actively engage in the continual improvement of laboratory technology and test processes.
* Adhere to all compliance frameworks including “Quality Management System” IATF 16949, “Environmental” ISO 14001 and “Health & Safety Management System” ISO 45001. Where necessary “Laboratory Standards” ISO 17025.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
* Technical knowledge and experience of test facility operation and test sample preparation.
* Operational understanding of principals of data acquisition and closed loop control systems.
* Ability to process associated data and report on findings.
* Problem-solver with a structured approach in a technical environment.
* Desire to learn and apply new skills readily shares knowledge with others.
* A clear communicator.
* Able to understand engineering terminology and documentation.
* Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements e.g. Risk Assessments, COSHH etc.
* Knowledge of instrumentation calibration processes.
* Computer literate.
Education:
* Engineering Apprenticeship.
* NVQ 3 or similar as a minimum qualification.
* Degree educated desirable.
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