Development and Test Engineer - Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom - SOUTH WEST RECRUITMENT

Description

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the role is responsible for supporting the Product Development strategy, delivering profitable organic growth and continuous improvement.

The position is part of the Engineering Department and involves effective collaboration with the Projects, Production, Quality Engineering teams, and Manufacturing Department.

It includes a structured development process where Engineering core skills will be applied and enhanced through on-the-job learning in valve testing and development processes.

Conduct Valve Development Testing under the supervision and mentoring of R&D Technicians, Design Engineers, and Engineering Manager.
# Design qualification test parameters for the validation of new products in accordance with project objectives and milestones.
# Apply relevant engineering standards, legislation, certification, and customer compliance ensuring comprehensive validation and reporting is delivered.
# Conduct concurrent engineering tasks optimizing designs for Manufacturing Methodology, Assembly, and Testing processes.
# Develop test equipment capabilities and continuous improvement in data acquisition software/hardware and pressure/flow mechanical equipment.
# Assist with the Maintenance of H&S documentation, SOPs, training matrix while supervising safe systems of work and authorized personnel equipment.
# Develop own technical/valve product knowledge through research, development, and in coordination with Test equipment and pressure system manufacturers.

Mechanical Engineering Degree, Diploma, or equivalent qualification or experience.
Demonstrable key skills and knowledge around materials, stress analysis, and practical mechanical assembly. Practical skills and good working knowledge of precision manufacturing, CNC lathes, milling, and general fabrication.

Experience or knowledge of engineering software, 2D and 3D CAD, FEA, CFD, Mathcad, MS Office, preferably using Autodesk platforms (AutoCAD, Inventor, Ansys).

Knowledge of high-pressure valves for Nuclear, Oil and Gas, or Space and related certification, customer practices, and regulations. Knowledge of electrical engineering and solenoid design.