Test Engineer, Contractor Inside IR35 (6 Months) (Hiring Immediately) in Pitstone

Safran is an international high‑technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.

Summary for TE Domain:

• To facilitate and perform testing and qualification activities in the Test Laboratory.
• Ensure equipment is well maintained, operated safely, and the area is kept well organised.
• Ensure that products requiring routine or qualification testing are tested in a systematic and planned way to meet required specifications.
• Provide data that will help improve the quality and features of the products.

Testing:

• Test and qualify existing products to ensure that they continue to meet the defined specifications and approvals.
• Be involved in the testing of new products to assist in their approval and ensure they meet the correct specification.
• Investigate any test failures or anomalies, following up with the relevant managers or departments.
• Report on the findings of the testing programmes, suggesting changes where appropriate and establishing measurements for improvements.
• Drive technical and statistical investigations on products and processes, including root‑cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Write test reports summarising the findings, conclusions and pictorial evidence of the test as defined in the report templates.

Equipment:

• Own and manage all of the testing equipment, ensuring that they are properly calibrated, safe and properly maintained.

Procedures:

• Oversee test procedures, amending and improving them as appropriate.
• Record test results for future reference.

Communication:

• Liaise with other key departments such as engineering, as well as customers and suppliers where appropriate.
• Give feedback to Engineers on progress and issues related to work.
• Raise ideas for improvement or concerns, if appropriate.

General:

• Assist internal and external audit teams to ensure that the Quality system complies with relevant standards.
• Champion all aspects of the Company’s continuous improvement programme and identify opportunities for implementing process improvements.
• Set and maintain visible standards of housekeeping for all areas under control.
• Undertake any additional tasks as may be delegated by the Laboratory Lead, Engineering or Quality Manager.

Health, Safety & Environment:

• Participate in the Company’s safety initiatives.
• Set high personal standards in H&S and Environment.
• Ensure full adherence to the Company’s environmental procedures and rules.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, materials science, or a related technical field.
• Several years of hands‑on experience in aerospace testing or laboratory environments.
• Familiarity with aerospace materials, components, and industry.