Here at TPA we are very excited to be able offer the position of Project Engineer - Test Platforms

Key Responsibilities: 

• Maintain the design packs and specifications for all Test Platforms.
• Responsible for the management of Test Platform lifecycle management, including maintenance, servicing, cleaning and recovery of specific components and materials at the end of life.
• Ensure the Test Platform requirements are defined and documented.
• Lead the engineering and design of Test Platforms to meet the requirements.
• Drive technical developments to improve quality, reliability and efficiency of Test Platforms.
• Work with the Procurement Team to define safety stock levels, lead prototype procurement, and handover of released designs.
• Manage the release and updates to design information in line with the company’s change control process, and develop change control processes suitable for Test Equipment.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of arising issues affecting the Test Platforms.
• Create and manage databases for all Test Platforms including part numbers and technical performance data

Key Accountabilities:

• Test Operations
• Test our associated systems.
• Develop and execute test plans.
• Test sequence coding.
• Installation of test units.
• -Ensure auditable data is produced in line with company quality processes.
• Review and analyse test data.
• Produce test reports and present findings and recommendations.
• Provide accurate daily updates to test management.
• Test Engineering
• Design and development of test stands to meet reliability objectives.
• Fault finding, issue investigation and improvement projects.
• Support Senior Test Engineers in work package planning.
• Create work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Create risk assessments.

Essential requirements and core competencies to be successful in the role include: 

• Minimum 3 years’ post graduate industrial experience.
• Experience of the design of mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Experience of requirements definition.
• Experience of supplier and sub-contractor relationship management
• BSc/MSc or BEng/MEng level in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or similar.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD Systems and PDM tools
• Ability to visualise mechanical design solutions and develop multiple concepts.
• Ability to visualise and summarise data, perform basic sense checking, identify inconsistencies and perform basic thermodynamic calculations, e.g. efficiency, simple heat balances.
• Ability to read and produce technical documents including mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Sound report writing skills and the ability to communicate results and deliver presentations to colleagues and management.
• Grasp new concepts quickly and develop a good working knowledge of our products and their operation.

This role requires working flexible hours which may include occasional weekends

To hear more about this excellent company and opportunity, apply through the link and we will call you to discuss in more detail.