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Role: Test & Validation Engineer
Company:  Global Automotive
Job Type: Permanent
Salary:  Competitive market rate and benefits
Location: West Midlands
Working for this leading global automotive company this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team responsible for planning, coordinating and reporting validation and performance testing of Electric Power Steering systems to ensure that they comply with internal, customer and legal requirements. The client is one of the world’s largest producers of electric steering systems supplying a wide range of vehicle manufacturers including Volkswagen, Ford, Mazda, Renault and Fiat. The global centre for the design, development, engineering and validation of Column Drive Electric Power Steering systems.
 
The Test & Validation Department work closely with the product engineering teams to verify and validate steering products from initial concept designs through to product launch.  Analysing test results and reporting product compliance to legal, dependability and safety requirements within the timescales required by the customer and engineering teams is extremely challenging and requires the ability to work under pressure and control multiple synchronous activities, whilst retaining a professional and objective attitude.

This is a very fast-paced sector requiring advanced planning and problem-solving skills for programmes with short design cycle times. The role requires someone who works well under pressure, has good mechanical & technical knowledge, good planning & organisational skills, and excellent verbal & written communications skills.

What you’ll do

“ Managing and supporting the efficient throughput of test samples, from receipt through to completion and reporting of tests, to meet customer deadlines.
“ Taking responsibility for the accurate recording of product behaviour, performance or condition during and after test, collating test data and producing clear and professional technical reports.
“ Working closely with customers to develop and understand test requirements, and to assist in the resolution of test failures through investigative work.
“ Maintaining, upgrading and verifying the performance of existing test equipment and working with suppliers to design, specify and define requirements of test rigs & fixtures.
“ Creating, reviewing & accurately following test specifications & timing plans.
“ Using problem solving methodologies to investigate anomalies or faults and implement corrective actions.

What we are looking for

Essential:
“ Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related subject,
“ Thorough understanding of modern test, monitoring and control instrumentation.
“ Operational experience with good leadership, planning and communication skills, and the ability to adapt to rapidly varying work requirements.
“ An excellent ability to produce clear and accurate technical reports.
“ Conscientious self-starter with attention to detail, accuracy and record-keeping.
“ Computer literacy: Fully conversant with standard PC applications, such as Word, Excel, Project, etc.
“ A professional attitude to work and willingness to take responsibility for results.

Desirable:
“ Over 3 years practical experience in a controlled Test, Validation or Prototype Production environment.
“ Sound knowledge and experience of test standards and quality systems such as ISO17025 and TS16949. Ideally with experience in a UKAS Accredited facility.
“ Good understanding of test theory, Weibull analysis, statistical analysis and product reliability.
“ Knowledge of Labview, Matlab or Canape would be advantageous.

 
n.b. To apply for this role you must be able to live and work unrestricted in the UK. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

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