Lead Test & Development Engineer in Londonderry County Borough

The Lead Test and Development Engineer will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the complete testing process for Terex Ecotec and GreenTec machines to ensure all new products, updates and options meet the highest functional and quality requirements.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Cooperate with Design Engineers to develop performance and test criteria for new products and product upgrades.
• Provide an independent test and proving function able to provide full reporting of Product Performance, issues and failure mode and conformance to legislation / product specification.
• Design appropriate testing regimes for New Product Development ensuring common standards across all product groups.
• Ensure that all information is recorded, documented and stored centrally (i.e. Site Log, Engine Hours, Machine Performance, Site Reports, Test Data, Performance Data, Service History, Issues and Snags etc.).
• Identify and appraise possible test locations while ensuring that the prototype objectives / requirements are clearly defined to our dealers and customers in order to maximise test time.
• Continually strive to improve the testing process to deliver better product development times and more in-depth testing.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure required audits and signoffs are completed on time.
• Manage the ordering of parts for prototypes.
• Work with sales to build a suitable portfolio of test sites.
• Management of a team of test engineers.
• Flexible in terms of hours worked and travel on short notice when and where necessary.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience with the development, test and successful launch to market of mobile tracked equipment.
• Demonstrable Project Management experience including leading project teams.
• Degree educated or equivalent in Engineering preferred.
• A good understanding of the various environmental applications.
• Demonstrable experience of technical expertise in mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge and familiarity with various test equipment and be capable of the instrumentation of a machine to record various machine performance outputs.
• Interpret the data acquired from instrumentation, and work with design team leaders to develop corrective actions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong Project Management skills.
• A person who understands how to drive the prototype process so that Terex delivers a product which exceeds our customers demands and expectations while being introduced in a timely manner.
• Someone who cultivates a team spirit with the respect of others ideas and requirements.
• Ability to work independently, competently and with a team across the various Terex Materials Processing (MP) sites.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks / projects at one time.
• Able to assess workload and commit to realistic timelines with given resources.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Creativity, innovative thinking and excellent problem solving skills.
• Good English communication skill, both written and spoken.

Terex Corporation is a $4.5 billion, publicly traded global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products and services. The company is passionate about producing equipment that improves the lives of people around the world. Terex operations are global, yet each office or factory is a close-knit community. Terex provides team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. The company values diversity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage and citizenship. It encourages continuous improvement and offers free courses available through Terex University. Women@Terex provides a supportive network for Terex women in their jobs and careers. Its an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector. Terex is a place where you can work and grow. Come talk to us! TEREX is an equal opportunity employer and appointments are based on merit. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.