Job Description

Test Engineer - Stamford, UK



BACKGROUND TO THE COMPANY

Avtron is the global leader is power test equipment and specialises in the manufacture of Dynamometers and Load Banks. We are experienced in working with, and satisfying, multi-national organisations, utilities, and government departments, as well as specialist companies involved in mission critical, OEM, service, plant hire and power generation. Customer service always takes top priority. We are always available to talk to our customers, sharing our experience on all aspects of testing and test equipment, both before delivery and at any time in the years to follow. There are no limits, and no detail is too small to warrant our interest and help. Our own purpose-built factory is well equipped with modern computer-aided design and manufacturing facilities. We are enthusiastic, highly skilled and have in place the necessary management and ISO9001 quality systems to ensure that we meet our customers' needs, right first time, on time, every time.



Main Purpose of the Job

This position is responsible for ensuring that all product test activities within our busy operations facility are conducted accurately, safely, and efficiently, across the load bank product range.

This will require the Test Engineer to communicate effectively with the Production team to ensure issues raised by the Test team are accurately recorded, reported, and resolved in order that customer delivery deadlines are met, wherever possible.



Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions working with the Test Leader & Quality Manager to deliver:



Day-today execution of test activities to meet customer delivery schedules across the UK business. Effective liaison with key stakeholders, such as Production, Sales, Despatch, Engineering, Quality and Customer Services. Compliance to test process requirements, including statutory regulations. In conjunction with Sales & Engineering, support the on-site factory witness tests carried out by customers/customer appointed 3rd parties. Support training delivery and verification to personnel performing test activities, in conjunction with the site Authorised Person/ Test Leader. Accurate and timely reporting of quality and safety issues, and other issues likely to affect product delivery. Promotion of safe working practices within the test function. Live working permit authority (in conjunction with the site Authorised Person). Proactively, identify improvement opportunities and support root cause and corrective actions activities across the product range, including supporting build and test personnel in improvement activities. Mutually beneficial co-operation with functional teams including Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Cust Services, Sales. Provision of Test function input into the New Product Introduction (NPI) process. Actively support the business with a right first-time culture.

Qualifications

HNC in an engineering discipline or equivalent. 3 years minimum experience in an electrical testing role, ideally within a manufacturing environment. Previous leadership experience is desirable.

Proven Skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal at all levels of the organisation. Has a positive and co-operative approach with work colleagues. Knowledge and understanding of electrical test processes and test documentation. Strong fault-finding skills. Ability to accurately interpret design drawings, test procures and work instructions. An awareness of fault reporting processes and root cause & corrective actions processes (RCCA). Strong emphasis on accuracy and detail. Computer Literate - Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint. Good time management, with the ability to work independently and with functional teams.

Personal Qualities

Good attention to detail Collaborative Self-starter Adaptability

General Statement

The duties listed are not set forth for the purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a position title or those to be assigned and performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.