Trials Engineer - Telford, United Kingdom - Jonathan Lee Recruitment

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Job title:
Trials Engineer


Salary Range:
£45,000 to £50,000 per annum


Overtime:
Time and 1⁄2 after 37.5 hours


Hours: 37.5-hour week

Location:
Telford


Permanent role working for aleading prime Defence design and manufacturingclient.


A Trials Engineer is requiered with knowledge and experience in verification and validation activities or systems engineering in the UK Military Land Domain.

The ability to write technical documentation and reports, for example statements of work, test specifications,test plans or trial reports is required.

Due to expansion the client based in Telford requires a dynamic, leading Trials Engineer on a permanent basis
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As a Trails Engineer you will be required to:


  • Create supplier scopes of work and detailed test plans based on trials requirements.
  • Data Manage using the DOORS database.
  • Engage with test facilities to ensure trial requirements are achievable, developing technical scopes of work and working closely with procurement in order contract required facilities.
  • Work closely with domain engineers to develop and support instrumentation plans and data acquisition systems.
  • Support accurate recording of trials incidents using the Data Recording and Corrective Action System, including generating incident reports and providing support to incident sentencing committees.
  • Ensure the safety of the trials in accordance with the RBSL Health & Safety Policy
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including the British Army.
  • Work as part of a deployed team or as an individual to safely deliver accurate, repeatable test / trial activities. Supporting the Trials Manager in overseeing the team.
  • Support to Tank Crews that are conducting trials, and working to resolve incidents and failures occurring before, during and after trials
The Trials Engineer s hould have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

  • A degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent engineering and test experience is
  • Experience in verification and validation activities or systems engineering is essential. Preferably in the UK Military Land Domain.
  • The ability to write technical documentation and reports, for example statements of work, test specifications, test plans or trial reports will be required.
  • Must hold a Full Clean UK Drivers Licence. Licences such as LGV or Tracked would be beneficial.
  • Must be able to use the standard Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Familiarity with the specification, installation and running of data acquisition equipment and an understanding of instrumentation principles is desirable.
  • An understanding of Data Recording and Corrective Action Systems (DRACAS) processes is desirable
  • Experience conducting Root Cause Investigation / Analysis activities is desirable.
  • An understanding of UK Legislation and standards associated with vehicle testing
  • Familiarity with the following software packages: NI Diadem, HBM CATMAN, Racelogic VBox, desirable but not essential.
  • An understanding of the design, operation and safety aspects of Armoured Vehicle operation would be beneficial but not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with expert knowledge of Trials Engineering.

In return for your experience this Telford based defence specialist will offer you:


  • Full time permanent contract
  • 37.5 hour working week
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£45,000 to £50,000 per annumplus benefit package

  • Annual Company Bonus
  • 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory days
  • Contribution pension
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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