Senior Test Engineer - Gas Product Testing

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer to join our Gas Product Testing team in Loughborough on a Permanent basis. You will play a pivotal role in the team, taking responsibility for carrying out test work on a range of gas products and fittings to agreed quality, standards and timescales making sure that the products are safe and fit for purpose, whilst liaising with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure successful delivery of each project.

About the role:

In this role you’ll be joining a diverse team whereby in addition to the above you’ll also be tasked to undertake quotation work and work as project lead or closely support a project leader. You’ll use your experience as a technical expert to lead the team, to review standards and write procedures. You will train and develop others in the team, deputise for the Team Manager, and support internal audits.

Responsibilities:

• Writing up clear, accurate and complete test reports. Working to evaluate and test products and/or services – primarily for safety, efficiency, fit for purpose and/or bespoke customer requirements.

• Liaising with clients and advising on the status of work to facilitate premier customer service & on-time delivery on all work and projects.

• Conducting client visits (on-site) or remote testing as required.

• Operate in line with quality and safety procedures to ensure compliance with the organisations and legislative requirements and the requirements of ISO 17025

• Produce quality test reports in a timely manner or project status reports as requested.

• Liaising with calibration department on the maintenance and use of the correct equipment to carry out testing.

• Maintain good housekeeping in the Lab, office with all electronics data storage.

• Reporting and escalating issues in testing which impact performance or quality of results.

• Qualification to HNC/HND level in a relative engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience in a test environment.

• Good communication skills and the ability to write clear and concise reports.

• Good level of computer literacy and working knowledge of MS Office or equivalent.

• Excellent time management and attention to detail.

• Previous experience in leading and developing high performing teams.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience with gas related products gained within a regulatory/certification setting such as product certification or product manufacturing.

• Knowledge or familiarity of Lean culture and tools is advantageous.

• Knowledge of ISO 17025 is advantageous.