World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Proving Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.
This role would suit a candidate from a Trials Engineer / Proving Engineer background. Essential skills are testing electronic hardware. Must have proven experience in testing of the product and documentation. Our client is in need someone who can do the balance of both.
Contract Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
Hybrid - but as a role including trials this might mean weeks not needed no site, and then 3 or 4 weeks on site every day
Proving Engineer Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Electronic Engineering for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who is looking to broaden their skills within a multiple disciplined team supporting various projects.
Reporting to the Integration and Proving Team Lead, as a Proving Engineer, your role will be to plan, prepare, conduct and report on Equipment Level Proving activities. Trials are conducted at various UK facilities.
Responsibilities:
This role provides a unique opportunity to be involved in multi-million pound international projects, owning and delivering a critical element of the proving process.
- You will be working in a friendly and supportive environment, providing one of the best environments to meet career aspirations and achieve a real feeling of success.
- You will join a team that is dedicated to improving the way it works, how it interacts with other functions and directorates with a strong interest in the development of its people.
- You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills via a combination of mentoring, formal training and on the job training, with the potential of career progression.
- You will have the opportunity to travel to other UK locations to support trials.
- You will have the opportunity to engage with stakeholders across the business, building a network and learn about other areas of the business.
Skillset/experience required:
High performing teams need high performing and competent individuals. To be suitable for this role, Individuals will be able to demonstrate a number of the following attributes:
- Ideally an Engineering Degree or equivalent experience.
- Someone with a high degree of self-motivation and drive and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience of writing trials/technical documentation.
- An appreciation of electronics technologies and the sorts of products that our client design and produces would be an advantage.
- Appreciation/Experience of Systems Proving Process and associated methodologies.
- Good verbal, presentation and written communication skills.
- The ability to communicate with a wide range of internal customers, sub-contractors / partners/ suppliers at both engineering and management levels.