Test and Development Engineer.
This would suit Test & Development or Test & Validation Engineers
Stafford – Fully onsite Position
Do you have experience of Test & Development of mechanical components or systems used in high value engineering industries, such as Automotive, Aerospace or Special Purpose Machinery?

Do you have experience of APQP, FMEA & 8D Issue Resolution?

If so, please read on!
18 mth+ contract (that’s likely to extend beyond too)
£42 – £43ph FCSA Umbrella (the role is deemed inside IR35) or £31 – £32.50 paye
Hybrid work model available 3 days on site, 2 days from home – (after initial training/coming up to speed)

You may be a graduate with strong mechanical engineering theory, with some experience within engineering or have gained your experience through industry work.

We are looking to add additional people to a tight, close knit team within this company are looking to source an additional 2 people to this growing team.

The role will be long standing, and part of a long term project within this company

 
Test & Validation Engineer – Components

You will have responsibility for the end-to-end design and development process for components and systems. This will give you true product ownership and you will see the products through to volume production

 Key responsibilities:

1. Technical project leadership of the delivery of components & systems on New Product Introduction programmes.
2. Development & validation of components and systems.
3. Technical leadership for problem resolution on components & systems.
4. Follow the validation plan, arranging supplier, bench and engine tests with the support of the validation lead
5. Investigate and resolve technical issues which arise from tests, using 8D methodology (establish containment actions, diagnose root cause, develop permanent corrective actions)
6. Assessment of test results / data analysis.

 
Essential skills required:

1. Strong technical background (technical degree preferred in mechanical or automotive engineering) though other qualifications / experience will be considered.
2. Good understanding of component development & systems.
3. Strong APQP Experience
4. Able to carry out complex FMEA’s
5. Exposure & strong experience in 8D issue Resolution
6. Self-motivation and an ability to manage & deliver tasks to meet established commitments.
7. Excellent communications skills & teamwork

Please apply for full details. Applications may be considered from Graduates in a related Automotive discipline & can demonstrate good skills in APQP, FMEA & 8D work