Assurance Engineer

This Assurance Engineer position is full time and perm. The hours of work are 37 working Mon-Fri 8-5pm then 12pm on Fridays. Salary between £32k & £38k per annum The purpose of the Assurance Engineer role is to carry out all aspects of product governance in relation to destructive & non-destructive testing (& assessments) undertaken on behalf of the client business, ensuring product compliance with technical specification, assurance through certification, and programme adherence. This will be achieved through having a firm understanding of testing standards and their application, forging relationships with counterparts at UKAS certified test houses/ certification bodies, and control of all testing requirements throughout the business. Responsibilities & Duties:Assurance Engineer  Responsible for the control and management of all destructive and non-destructive testing activities/ deliverables on behalf of the client.  Production of testing strategy documentation to optimise the number of tests required to satisfy full package/ product assurance.  Liasing with test houses (responsible for, quotations, dates, installation, and drawings).  Attendance at tests (domestic and international), reporting all observations, identifying causes of failure, and proposing remedial works as required.  Final sign off of test products (FAT) prior to shipping, and following product installation at test facilities in advance of testing.  Knowledge and application of all test standards ensuring test house compliance.  Work closely with Sales to identify NPD opportunities, and support composition of business cases for investment.  Guiding the business’ Sales and Design teams on product viability per application/ specification.  Review tenders for assurance compliance, noting any assumptions and/ or deviations.  Maintain awareness of current technological developments and accepted industry standards.  Maintenance of test reports/ assessments on the Network Drive.  Development of procedures relating to assurance as a subject.  Production of all pre-test and post-test documentation as required by the business/ project.  Provide support to the wider project team, liaising with customers as required.  Complete adherence to ’ ISO 9001 procedures for engineering department.  Responsible for achieving schedule adherence for all actions assigned to individual/ role.  Ensure personal objectives are completed in a timely manner, and contribute to overall departmental/ business objectives year-on-year. Title Job Description-Assurance Engineer  Submission of timesheets, sickness/ absence/ holiday requests, and 1-2-1 preparation, in accordance with company procedure.  Maintain alignment with company values and vision.  Any other ad hoc duties as may be required, and as commensurate with the grade of post. Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills: Essential:  A minimum of 3+ years’ experience in the application of engineering standards.  Minimum HND in Engineering, preferably bachelor’s degree in engineering or science.  Experience in configuration management and destructive testing.  Good knowledge of supporting constructions in test environments.  Working knowledge of technical standards for design and testing relevant to BIIL core markets and products.  Understanding of steel plate manufacturing principals and constraints (incl. welding).  Understanding of load paths, failure modes, and operating limits of steel structures/ components.  A focus on quality adherence and timely output.  Ability to write technical reports and/ or specifications.  Flexibility to work overtime to achieve project plan as required, with a desire to travel.  Strong communicator with internal and external customers alike. Desirable:  Ability to use Autodesk 3D Inventor, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Vault unaided.  Previous experience as a Fire Engineer or a Commissioning Engineer would be advantageous.  Member of an industry related professional body.  Hold valid SC clearance, or hold the ability to obtain it. Benefits for staff positions include HYBRID WORKING 4 AND 5-DAY WEEK PATTERNS 25 DAYS ANNUAL LEAVE * STATUTORY HOLIDAYS SERVICE DAYS COMPANY SICKNESS SCHEME PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP PENSION 5% -SALARY SACRIFICE LIFE ASSURANCE HEALTHCARE PACKAGE FREE FRUIT EVERY WEEK TEA & COFFEE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH FREE EYE TESTS CONTRIBUTION TO GLASSES MENTAL HEALTH ,FIRST AIDER SUPPORT ON-SITE PARKING GAINSHARE/BONUS SCHEME