Job Ref: 215978786

Date: 2022-03-07 14:58:34

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Test & Quality Engineer

Job profile

Inspecting and testing a range of electrical switchgear, complex motor starters and hybrid electrical solutions.

Working with varied and whilst we have test procedures for most products you may be required to update these or design and create new test plans. You will also be responsible for quality improvements within the test area, the test processes and the procedures as well as assisting with improvements of our quality management system.

The job involves initial inspection and wiring integrity checks, followed by electrical safety tests and then functional tests.

Candidate profile:

Our client requires someone with experience inspecting and testing electrical equipment. They will be articulate and have good communication and IT skills as many of our test procedures need updating and re-writing and this will be part of the role. You will have a positive, can-do attitude.

With attention to quality improvement, is meticulous and thorough, they will also be able learn new skills on the job. You will need a high level of initiative and ingenuity in order to fault find issues within a cramped and pressured environment.

You will be able to work as a team and also work under your own initiative, able to build to high standards whilst under pressure to meet deadlines.

The role

Inspecting and verifying the correct assembly of our products
Testing all types of electrical and mechanical products following existing test procedures
Designing and writing new test procedures based on current and historic data
Improving quality documentation within test and elsewhere in the business
Improving the test department operation and organisation
Surveying and estimating repair costs for faulty equipment

In addition to the main factory based role, there may be the opportunity to travel across the UK and internationally to visit customers
Installing and commissioning equipment
Fault finding and repairing equipment on site.

70-80% of this role will be undertaking the tasks outlined above, but in addition the Test and Quality Engineer will carry out quality related work including the following additional responsibilities: –

Organisation of the test department
Management of test documentation.
Improvement to operation of test department.
Improving the strip and survey process.
Carrying out PAT testing of all electrical equipment on site.
Maintenance of PAT testing records.
Managing calibration of test and key equipment.
Maintenance of calibration records.
Accurately recording the test times and developing a system to correctly forecast test times.
Suggesting improvements to manufacturing techniques to improve quality.
Design and develop test equipment to speed up the test process.
Innovating processes to improve efficiency within test.
Assistance with the continual review, improvement, and maintenance of our QMS system.

The business was established almost 120 years ago and designs and manufactures specialist electrical switching and control products. It is recently undergoing an exciting period of change and growth and has just moved to a new refurbished factory.

As a test engineer you will of course learn all about the testing of our products but you will also be trained on how they are built and may be required to work in our assembly area as demand requires providing a valuable insight into the workings of our products that will also help you when designing and implementing test plans.

For the majority of the time you will be based in our newly refurbished factory in Bedford but you may also be trained in installing and servicing our equipment which might involve travelling to visit sites in the UK and around the world.

Please note that because of the defence related nature of our business you will be required to undergo security clearance vetting and will need to meet special nationality rules and therefore the vacancy is only open to British Citizens.

Benefits

Salary ££ plus pension based on experience
Additional yearly bonus
Overtime when available
33 days holiday per year including bank holidays
Private off street parking
Bright, clean and friendly environment
Staff rest area with kitchen, sofas, TV
Free coffee and teaCOVID-19 precaution(s):

Remote interview process
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place

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