Test Support Engineer
6 Month Contract
Gloucestershire - Full time on site
26ph Inside IR35

*** Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to be able to achieve UK BPSS clearance ***

An exciting opportunity for a Test Support Engineer has arisen. You will work with the structures test centre based in the Aerospace Integrated Research and Test Centre. The ideal candidate will put together all constituent elements of the Test Setup (specimen, rig, loading devices, and Data Acquisition); is proficient in the operation of workshop equipment (inc. Lathes, Milling Machines, Pillar Drills etc), including ability to perform welding in various materials and ensure efficient test performance.

Day to Day -

• Assembles test rigs and fixtures and subsequently install's specimens in the test rig.


• Carries out repairs to specimens, modification to rigs and rig structures.


• Supports planned and reactive maintenance of plant and test equipment;


• Reviews and records all details of the test to ensure full traceability of the test data.


• Monitors the test to ensure integrity of the test fixture/rig and specimen.


• Secures adherence to the Structures Test Process and implements all suitable trans-national processes, methods and tools;


• Identifies the hazards of the testing task, assesses the risk and formally records the assessment in RAMP.


• Operates efficiently the Goods-in/out, Transit Store and the Archive/Quarantine store


• Educated to a minimum of ONC/HNC or demonstrate practical proficiency from a recognised training/development programme such as City and Guilds, Engineering Industrial

Experience -

• Practical knowledge and skills to operate workshop equipment (lathe, miller, pillar drill etc) and perform manual fitting tasks.


• The ability to work from technical drawings and problem solve.


• Knowledge of basic building blocks of a structural loading system including load cells, hydraulic actuators, fixation points etc. Understand the function, safe handling requirements,


• maintenance and assembly.


• Experience in the use of aluminium, steel, titanium alloys and composite materials.


• Autonomous, Creative, Lean. Possess a sound understanding and knowledge of the type of work within an Aerospace environment.


• Candidates must display a self-motivated and proactive approach, excellent communication skills both written and verbal (in English) and have the ability to work as part of the team.


• Applicants will be expected to support the Business needs by use of multi-skilling, multi-tasking and work extended hours when required to support priority tests

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• In the frame of test leading:


• Project manage & Deliver structural tests from level 6 to level 2 of the Test Pyramid and other business critical projects


• Define tests in adherence to the Structures Test


• Process and in respect of all suitable transnational processes, methods and tools.


• Integrate the 1ACMT transnational skills to deliver tests on time, cost and quality.


• Ensure the communication and the reporting to the test customer.


• In the frame of the test means engineering:


• Concepts designed on time, cost & quality


• Prepare a pre-design (3D study) for specification release.


• Provide detailed designs and data transfer for manufacturing.


• Ensure a configuration management of drawings and 3D data.


• Provide specimen interface drawings.


• Ensure test means interfaces are compliant with specimen loading areas.


• Support acceptance of test means after manufacturing


• Provide expertise during the assembly of the test means in the laboratory.


• Coordinate all internal and external contributors/stakeholders/suppliers.


• Launch subcontracting activities following policy, managing purchasing and goods receipt.


• Anticipate, identify and manage risks & opportunities.


• Ensure regular reporting to other colleagues and teams in the test centre.


• Participate in the Test Centre SQCDP and weekly team meetings.


• integrate, develop and introduce new lean policies, methods and ways-of-working aligned with the transnational business requirements and strategy of IACMT.


• Provide feedback and/or sustain internal exchanges so that lessons learnt from previous programmes are transferred to the team.


• Support the development of training methodology and material

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.