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SENIOR TEST ENGINEERCAMBRIDGESHIRE EAST ANGLIAAUTOMOTIVE

Employment Type Permanent
Location Cambridgeshire , East Anglia
Industry Sector Automotive
Start Date ASAP
Salary/Rate £26k - £42k + Excellent Benefits
Reference ND-005898
Date Advertised 19-05-2008 - 11:13

This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.

Description

Senior Test Engineer

We are supporting a global, diverse technology leader and the World's largest and most successful engine company. Our client leads the field in the design and manufacture of high-performance engines. Their continuous development programme, dedicated to furthering engine design allows them to offer one of the most advanced and comprehensive ranges of purpose-built diesel engines available today. Staying ahead in a rapidly changing world is vital and to achieve this they need ambitious, talented individuals who have the potential to create, challenge, and deliver global objectives.

Proving Test is a department involved in the integration of next generation engines into machines for performance and component validation and CPI issues on current product. Facilities include multi bay workshop high and low ambient testing and Generator Set evaluation.

The Role:

Working within a small group of engineers and technicians, the role is to manage the validation of new and current product in machine applications by developing and implementing test plans and highlight potential issues.

Key areas of responsibility encountered in the role are to:
Work with company groups to develop test plans for product approval

Raise Test Manager requests for the mechanical, electrical and electronic for the installation of test equipment and evaluation against set test procedures

Maintain and update the Local Work Instructions as appropriate

Develop learning on various data acquisition systems to meet test requirements

Issue necessary communications to customer representatives detailing the status of planned work, keeping accurate records test programs and record issues on the database

Work with design groups when necessary to develop and procure application related components

Requirements:

Degree or equivalent in relevant engineering (mechanical / electronic) discipline

Ability to wok on own initiative with good attention to details

Must be willing to learn electronic control systems techniques

Excellent interpersonal skills, working as part of a team

Proactive support to continuous improvement activities

Willing to travel to support field follow activities


Our client offers an excellent salary, bonus scheme, pension, share options, regular salary reviews and a car allowance (depending on grading) and a full relocation package.

To apply for this position please forward your CV with a covering letter highlighting your relevant skills