Test Support Engineer

My client is looking for a Test Support Engineer to join on them on a contract. As a Test Support Engineer, you will be responsible for putting 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.

Role: Test Support Engineer
Pay: £25.00 per hour via Umbrella (Inside IR35)
Location: Filton (Fully Onsite)
Contract: 6 months
Hours: 35 hours a week (across 4.5 days working between 7-7 at business discretion)
Security Clearance: BPSS

Job Profile
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 Airbus 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

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.
Structural role working on the shop floor, hands on role
Someone who can work outside of processes and test rig assembly from drawings.
Carrying out maintenance on rigs
Work to a process from set ways.
Structural steel work engineering and machine operating
Use of crane, fork lift, scissor lift experience desired
Happy to work at heights.
Work as part of the team
Quick learner

Skills/Experience Required
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.

Education & Training
Essential – Strong experience in a similar role
Educated to a minimum of ONC/HNC or demonstrate practical proficiency from a recognised training/development programme such as City and Guilds, Engineering Industrial Training Board, a company apprenticeship etc

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Sarah Budd at Line Up Aviation
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