Baker and Baker Recruitment are representing a client in the Warwickshire region of the UK who are looking for an Senior Engineer (Test and Development) to join their team on a permanent basis.
JOB TITLE
Senior Engineer (Test and Development)
SALARY
£45-60k (Depending on Experience)
DURATION
Permanent
LOCATION
Warwickshire
THE ROLE
As a Senior Engineer you will be responsible for providing project leadership to successfully deliver your own projects, as well as supporting those of others. Applying technical knowledge and experience to interesting and challenging projects for a wide variety of customers, markets and sectors. Supporting engineers, ensuring they are developing skills and capabilities whilst using the most appropriate suitable methods. Generating and maintaining relationships with customers at an appropriate level.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Application of technical knowledge and experience to provide innovative engineering solutions to meet a variety of customer requirements
Use of and proficient in appropriate software related to your engineering background
Where appropriate, undertake Project Lead role; leading a small/medium project team to deliver a successful project outcome; from both a technical and commercial perspective
Conduct both rig and vehicle tests independently without supervision
Support senior technical staff in complex development and test activities
Support FMEA reviews
Prepare test plan and specifications
Specify test rig requirements including instrumentation and fixture tooling
Plan and co-ordinate suppliers and external testing
Specify and prepare data logging equipment, instrumentation and wiring requirements
Supervise technicians with build, test and measurement procedures and supporting documentation
Calibrate instrumentation
Conduct and provide instructions for testing
Running the rigs and test execution
Generate test results, analyse data and compile test reports
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Exhibiting a passion for learning and facing new challenges
Understands and follows company values and professional standards and technical best practices project management, quality, communication etc.
Actively undertake continued professional and personal development
Participate in activities to share technical knowledge and know-how across the business
A “can do” attitude with high levels of commitment, enthusiasm and motivation
Open and honest with high professional standards and ethics
Being fully aware of and actively complying with company policies and procedures
Promoting technical best practices project management, quality, communication etc
Occasional late and weekend working may be necessary to complete work to deadline
Potential for worldwide, short and long-haul travel
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Degree educated in mechanical, electrical or control engineering or related discipline OR equivalent demonstrable experience relevant to a technical consulting or engineering services environment
Innovative thinker and problem solver with an active role in the continuous improvement initiatives within the function
Strong verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate technical progress to senior engineering staff and customers
Mathematical aptitude
Accuracy and attention to details
Self-motivated and driven to achieve results
Project management
Commercially astute
Identify problems in a timely manner and ensure the best engineering solutions are applied
Support and develop engineers within the function as well as your own knowledge, experience and skills
Present and communicate technical and commercial information, clearly and concisely, both internally and to customers
Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with peers, business development and technical leaders
Support the business development team in the creation of technical project proposals and resourcing estimates
Contribute to and deliver technical conference and white papers
Full UK driving licence
Reference ID: 439047
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