Research, design and development
Testing - Planning and execution of tests
Test Engineer
Permanent
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Full-time
Job Summary
To facilitate and perform testing and qualification activities in the Laboratory
To ensuring that the equipment is well maintained and operated safely, and that the area is kept well organised
To ensure that products requiring routine or qualification testing are being tested in a systematic and planned way, to ensure that they meet the required specifications.
To provide data that will help us to improve the quality and features of the products
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1.
Testing
To test and qualify existing products to ensure that they continue to meet the defined specifications and approvals
To be involved in the testing of new products, to assist us to get them approved and ensure that they meet the correct specification.
To investigate any test failures or anomalies, following up with the relevant managers or departments
To report on the findings of the testing programmes, suggesting changes where appropriate and establishing measurements for improvements
To drive technical and statistical investigations on products and processes. This will include carrying out route cause analysis and implementing the necessary corrective and preventative actions
The engineer will write test reports summarising the finding, conclusions and pictorial evidence of the test as defined in the report templates
2.
Equipment
To own and manage all of the testing equipment, ensuring that they are properly calibrated, are safe and properly maintained.
The engineer would be involved in any proposals for new equipment and potentially designing test fixtures
3.
Procedures
To oversee our test procedures, amending and improving them as appropriate. To record test results for future reference
4.
Communication
To liaise with other key departments, such as engineering, as well as customers and suppliers where appropriate
Give feedback to Engineers on progress and issues relating to his work
Raise ideas for improvement or concerns, if appropriate
5.
General
To assist internal and external audit teams to ensure that the Quality system complies with the relevant standards
To champion all aspects of the Company's continuous improvement programme and identify opportunities for implementing process improvements
To set and maintain visible standards of housekeeping for all areas under their control
To undertake any additional tasks as may be delegated by the Laboratory Lead, Engineering or Quality Manager
6.
Health, Safety & Environment
Participate in the Company's safety initiatives
Set high personal standards in H&S and Environment
Ensure full adherence to the Company's environmental procedures a
This role is a 4.5 day week. Pension, Life Assurance and Salary Protection. Health Cash Plan Available. This role does not support Visa Sponsorship
The successful candidate must be able to Ability to undertake travel to external providers within the UK and Europe
Other sites of the division (Trance, Tunisia, North America) other Safran Sites (UK and France mainly)
Education & Experience
Technical Education or HNC/ HND or equivalent work experience
Several years of hands-on experience in Mechanical, chemical and environmental testing.
Familiarity with aerospace materials, components, and industry standards (e.g., AS9100).
Technical Skills
Knowledge in operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation (e.g., tensile testers, fatigue machines, environmental chambers).
Data analysis and technical report writing.
Soft Skills
Clear verbal and written communication.
Organizational skills for scheduling and resource management.
High attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Problem-solving and root cause analysis capability.
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.
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