Engineering Lead for Test and Facilities

2 weeks ago


Pitstone, United Kingdom Safran Electrical & Power Full time

Job Description

This role is responsible for overseeing the Engineering Test and Means team and facilities to perform Validation and Verification (V&V) activities on Safran Electrical and Power (SEP) products. The successful candidate will also establish links with the Test Equipment team in Operations at Pitstone and other similar Engineering V&V teams at other sites in SAFRAN.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the Test and Means team, including the Environmental team, comprising circa 10 permanent engineers and additional contractor resources.
  • Support the definition and flow down of annual Business Objectives, ensuring they are achieved through monitoring and corrective action.
  • Define the overall testing schedule for all SEP programmes, ensuring effective communication, planning, and timely delivery.
  • Manage the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Engineering Test Laboratory, maintaining, calibrating, and developing testing capabilities to support current and future products.
  • Ensure agreed staffing and skill levels are achieved and maintained in line with Business needs.
  • Deliver Work Packages for Machine and Drive Systems Test activities, as well as similar deliverables for Product Support, Operations, etc.
  • Establish processes specific to Test activities and ensure adherence by the team.
  • Lead the Test and Means function to resolve complex and unusual problems.
  • Manage Capital Expenditure and Operational Expenditure budgets for General Equipment Maintenance and Repair.

Complementary Description

The successful candidate will be accountable for the technical quality of all deliverables from the Test & Means team, including the Environmental team. They will define and coordinate resource requirements, develop and maintain technical skills, and establish processes for test activities.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering, a thorough understanding of development and certification processes, and knowledge of 3-stage generators, motors, and environmental test standards. They will also have experience in facility and HSE management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to analyse and resolve complex problems.

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