Lead Test Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Yeovil (BA20) (please note this a ITAR site) for Lead test engineers to join our client on a full-time temporary basis to December 2022. Working 9:00 - 5:00 Monday to Friday, payrate between £26.00 - £28.59 per hour PAYE only.

**A Drug screening is required, and DBS Check and our client's security check is required for all successful candidates prior to starting on site**

Job Description

Advanced test engineer

Responsibilities

• Flow down of customer and company requirements into test documentation and procedures.
• Test rig design and build in line with applicable requirements and standards.
• Execution of qualification and development testing.
• Gathering and analysis of engineering test data using data acquisition (DAQ) systems.
• Accurate and legible documenting of test results within applicable test reports.
• Acting as a mentor to junior engineers and apprentices to ensure continued development within the test team.
• Using technical expertise to advise project teams and leadership during design reviews and product investigations.
• Assisting in product fault diagnosis and manufacturing/production test issues.
• Identifying opportunities and planning for facility upgrade projects (Capital).
• Adherence to the safe systems of work and relevant departmental and company work instructions is paramount in this position.
• Ensuring test facilities meet HS&E requirements.

Skills and experience

• You will need to come from an engineering background and have a strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information effectively
• Ability to work within a cross functional team as well as individually
• Strong analytical mind and attention to detail.
• Competent in the standard Microsoft office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Desirable

• Knowledge of Honeywell LSS, ECS and/or Hydraulic products.
• A working knowledge of CAD software (NX, Solid works, AutoCAD or similar)
• Bachelor's degree within a mechanical or electronics engineering discipline OR equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of test facilities at Honeywell Aerospace Yeovil
• Experience of electronic circuit design
• Experience of pneumatic schematical design