Job Title: Test House Engineer
Location: Salisbury
Salary: The salary is flexible and dependent on the level of experience in an Engineering environment.
Job Type: Permanent/Full-time, to be worked over a 4.5 day week; Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:45 and Friday 08:00 – 12:30. Flexibility in this role is critical to the success of supporting the team.
Chemring Countermeasures is a world leading and innovative company, designing and developing countermeasure solutions to armed forces throughout the world. We are part of the Chemring Group of companies and have a solid global infrastructure, which also helps us to thrive.
The Role:
Chemring Countermeasures have an exciting opportunity for a Test House Engineer position in their well-established, UKAS accredited, Test House team with. You will have the opportunity to work in a busy team supporting a business that supplies defence products to a variety of world-leading companies.
We have a positive, professional, and welcoming environment with a flexible approach to working hours.
Chemring Countermeasures are committed to investing in the right candidate, so all levels of experience are welcome.
Chemring Countermeasures is looking for a motivated individual who can work well individually and in a team environment. Knowledge of Climatic testing & Vibration testing would be beneficial, however extensive training will be provided. Engineers from a Quality/Product Development background with an understanding of Quality systems and Product development processes will be considered.
The position is a hands-on role, applicants are to have mechanical sympathy and not be afraid to get their hands dirty.
Responsibilities of the role will include, but not limited to:
- Responsible for the conduct of assigned environmental test programs for internal or external customers through to compilation of final test report.
- Maintain records of Test House activities and produce written reports.
- Introduction, and maintenance of, Test House vibration hardware / fixtures.
- Maintenance of vibration test equipment & fixture, including cross axial motion checks, and annual shaker health checks.
- Review & incorporation of the latest international test standards.
- Assist in the liaison with internal and external customers in assessing customer requirements and producing test instructions when required.
- Participant in UKAS audit team.
Test House Engineer Specification:
- Right to live and work in the UK with ability to obtain SC Security Clearance (5 years UK residency necessary).
- Experience working in a Test Lab/Test House or Quality/Product development environment.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of test standards and quality management systems.
- Ability to assess risk and hazards, advantageous.
- Proficient MS Office skills – Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, advantageous.
Benefits:
- Test House Engineer Specification:
- Right to live and work in the UK, with ability to obtain SC level clearance
- Must have continually resided in the UK for a minimum of 5 years
- HNC an engineering or related discipline
- Full clean driving licence
- Proficient in MS Office
- Experience with customer services and able to speak to customers confidently
- Vibration Experience (essential)
- Knowledge of uncertainty assessment
- Experience of pyrotechnics (desirable)
- Knowledge of test standards and quality management systems (essential)
- Knowledge of MS Office
- Weekly fruit baskets
Armed Forces Covenant:
We are proud to support the armed forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom.
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of Test and Inspection Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrician, Multi Skilled Electrical Technician, Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, Installation Engineer, Electrical Tester, Machine Electrician, Field Service may also be considered for this role.
