GMP Recruitment are proud to be partnered with one of the UK’s leading and fastest growing manufacturers of passenger seats for commercial airlines. We are supporting their recruitment for a Test Engineer to join their every growing team on a full-time permanent contract, located in Northampton.
To be considered for this role you must have an HND in a Mechanical Engineering discipline, or experience to a similar level and previous experience working in a test environment. As a Test Engineer you will, support the Lead Engineer in the management and execution of all Test & Development Build activities to ensure successful, on-time Certification and delivery of all new seating projects.
This is an on-site role working Monday – Friday and they are offering a competitive salary plus excellent company benefits such as life assurance, healthcare scheme, retail discounts and a 1pm finish on Fridays.
Test Engineer main duties:
· Understand the test requirements of multiple concurrently running programs and prioritise test activity accordingly.
· Organise & execute test activities using the in-house rig for static, abuse & cyclic testing.
· Lead the dynamic test activities at an external test facility.
· Record data during tests comprehensively and convert this into clear and concise test reports for both internal and external customers.
· Liaise with the development build teams to ensure seat builds are on schedule to meet test schedule.
· Support the continuous improvement of test methods to improve the efficiency and quality of test activity.
Test Engineer required skills and experience:
· At least an HND in a Mechanical Engineering discipline (or experience to a similar level).
· Previous experience working in a test environment.
· Ability to work under own initiative.
· Ability to work under pressure while achieving challenging deadlines.
· Excellent written & verbal communication.
· Ability to analyse the results & data from multiple tests and present the data concisely to peers, Senior Management and Executive leadership.
· Ability to react effectively to regularly changing schedules, priorities and test requirements.
· Proficient use of standard workshop tools is essential.
If the above role sounds perfect for you, or you require more information, please click apply.
GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as an Employment Agency.