Test Engineer

 

Main characteristics

Location

Paull, East Riding of Yorkshire

Company

Gi Group Professionals

Salary

£36000 - £37500/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Engineering

Job summary

Role: Test Engineer
Salary: Up to £37,500 per annum
Location: Shipley, Bradford
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8.30am - 5pm / Fri 8.30am - 1.30pm

Our client is a $45+ billion global mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, they invest in their 198 facilities to produce electrification system, powertrain system, thermal system, mobility electronics, & advanced devices, to create jobs that directly change how the world moves. The company's 167,000+ employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment.
They are a leading name in the design and manufacture of high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules. The company is a prominent global supplier to OEMs in the off-highway construction, agricultural, and engine power markets. The company has full research, design, and development facilities on site to drive its product development.

The Role:
We are recruiting for an experienced, test engineer preferably having worked within an automotive or heat exchanger environment. The test department provides a complete and efficient mechanical testing service to the product engineering and quality departments. The position of Test Engineer offers an interesting and varied job for an individual who has practical & theoretical engineering abilities and a constantly questioning mind. A large selection of engineering disciplines is employed; mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, control and instrumentation, as well as theoretical engineering. There is also the chance to use up to date analysis equipment and software packages. Specific knowledge of heat exchanger thermal performance testing and vehicle instrumentation & testing would be a distinct advantage.

Key Responsibilities
To implement tests to the criteria laid down in the relevant specifications to allow validation of the company's products.
* To develop new or modify current tests and rigs to meet changing customer requirements
* Ensure the integrity and quality of tests conducted (IATF16949).
* To compile test reports, pass judgment on the test results obtained and approve test reports compiled by Test Technicians
* To assist/advise other departments in the choice of suitable tests where unspecified.
* Product investigation testing: Prepare heat exchangers (strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure transducers, thermocouples etc.) then acquire & analyse data via various DAQ systems for discussion
with customers.
* Work with suppliers on the specification & acquisition of new capital equipment.
* Organise external maintenance work when required and liaise with contractors.
* Mentoring test technicians.
* To ensure that equipment is maintained and calibrated to the necessary standards.

Skills Essential:
* A practical aptitude with a good knowledge of general engineering skills & abilities. eg capable workshop and fabrication skills.
* Test rig problem solving capability (mechanical, electronic, software, control systems etc.)
* Test set up, product instrumentation, data acquisition & analysis.
* Good communication skills along with the ability to work as part of a team.
* A full driving license.

Beneficial skills/experience:
* Fatigue analysis (nCode).
* Capability in strain gauging, vibration analysis, measurement transducers and LabVIEW programming.
* Project management experience (new equipment)

Qualifications

HND Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification is a minimum requirement.
An engineering or science degree would be beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
Benefits Stakeholder pension scheme (max 10% employer contribution)
Life assurance x4 salary
Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) cover

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