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Position Title: RMDV Test Engineer
Duration: Contract
Location: Gaydon
The Opportunity
* The purpose of this role is to coordinate the development, testing and verification of new systems and components or commodities into the Cockpit system.
* The role requires the individual to use the Client systems to set up and manage the test plan progression through to sign-off.
* The initial deployment will be within the off-cycle development team supporting new technology development & running change verification, requirement updates and generic design verification plan (DVP) process development.
Key Performance Indicators
* To successfully deliver final engineering sign-off of new cockpit content to programme gateway timing
* To set up, monitor, track and report out development progression via RMDV interface
* Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
* Checking all appropriate Client standards are met through-out design maturation
* Responsible for managing the test and development plan for several new cockpit programmes
* Managing RMDV (the Clients' management tracking system) deck for respective programmes, setting and cascading targets to relevant areas.
* Creating a detailed test timing plan.
* Creating and updating Bill of Materials for test parts
* Obtaining quotes from suppliers and test houses to complete plan and liaising with value for money team to gain approval.
* Preparing parts for testing, evaluating results, resolving any problems arising, writing reports and filing back to RMDV.
* Liaising with the responsible supplier teams to ensure test plan is on track.
* Involved in managing the departments test & development test budget. Keep all Module documentation up to date including meeting minutes.
* Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested
Key Interactions
* Cockpit Off-cycle squad or Program teams (dependant on deployment)
* Core team
* Supplier teams
* Test facility / workshop teams
Skills:
Essential:
* Previous experience of managing resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment
* Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred
* A good understanding of the issue management systems, CAD systems and Design Verification processes are required
* An understanding of Engineering Standards and Test Procedures
* Previous experience organising or supervising test preparation and completion to defined procedures.
Desirable:
* Previous experience with Cockpit or automative interior component design verification.
* Previous experience within engineering or programme planning departments
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and engagement skills
* A good working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, product definition and change management processes
* Knowledge of virtual verification methods (geometrical and CAE computer aided engineering) and reviewing results.
Education:
* Degree qualified (engineering or related) or equivalent experience preferred