Test Engineer

As a Test Engineer you will create and execute test plans within the Test Engineering department. The department also performs integrated system tests. The Test Engineer will assist the site with development of test plans and to manage and expedite those test programs.

• Participate in completing Process Safety Management (PSM) activities for new and existing processes to ensure all safety considerations are addressed with sufficient countermeasures assuring personnel safety and environmental compliance.
• Support activities to generate required technical inputs for proposals including but not limited to Applicable data deliverable definitions testing cost estimates and other technical support to Program Management Applications Engineering and Business Development.
• Actively participate in Sales Order Kick-Off (SOKO) meetings. Complete a thorough review of proposed vs. contracted testing requirements necessary to complete the job prior to the scheduled SOKO meeting. Complete work to close any requirement gaps identified at the SOKO meeting prior to the work order release of the job to the production floor.
• Actively participate in Sales Order Close-Out (SOCO) meetings. Document technical lessons learned throughout the life of the contract e.g. test issues test material or specification obsolescence etc.
• Provide oversight in the design and fabrication of testing and test control apparatus and equipment.
• Direct and coordinate activities relevant to development identification procurement installation verification and calibration of upgraded test equipment and instrumentation and control devices required to test record and reduce test data.
• Ability to work independently in prioritizing daily work supporting factory deliverables. Requires little to no supervision and direction on complex or difficult tasks/efforts. May provide technical guidance and mentorship to lower-level engineers.
• Adept at using Visual to setup Engineering Masters for test cards.
• Performs test data trend analysis to optimize test parameters and to provide feedback to Design Engineering when data is not optimal.
• Provide supervision in the fabrication of testing and test control apparatus and equipment.
• Determines conditions and schedules under which tests are to be conducted.
• Generates qualification test plans procedures and reports (QTPs and QTRs).
• Generates Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs).
• Confers with engineering and technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or system malfunctions equipment problems incomplete test data and/or data interpretation.
• Perform as a leader in the role of test efficiency and cycle time reduction efforts.
• Train technicians to perform product testing.
• Assist with sub-contract costs and labor estimations for contract proposals.
• Generate Work Orders Statements of Work and Requisition for sub-contracted testing.
• Interface with sub-contractor representatives to ensure that PSEMC requirements and schedules are met.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Champions 5S Continuous Improvement and LEAN.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in prioritizing and performing daily work supporting factory deliverables. Requires no supervision or direction on complex or difficult tasks/efforts.
• Actively participate in problem solving teams related to anomalies that manifest during production and testing as well as customer complaints or field returns.
• Participates in capital acquisition tasks for test equipment and/or test facility modifications.
• SME in the area of 5S Continuous Improvement and LEAN.
• Demonstrated ability to lead team efforts for capital acquisitions of test equipment or facility modifications.
• Understanding of cost accounting (SPI/CPI) and Program Management for test programs.
• Possesses working knowledge in prescribed company business systems.
• Recognized as an SME in the area of applying and/or developing testing methods needed to validate PacSci EMC products.
• Ability to work independently to prioritize and complete required tasks/projects. Mentors lower-level engineers: may assign tasks to lower-level engineers and provide technical guidance as well as guidance on administering business systems etc.
• Works across PacSci EMC sites to provide leadership and guidance in testing methods and development of new testing methods.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively choose and utilize key business system tools driving effective establishment of needed improvements and associated implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams for the resolution of test anomalies.
• Expert in cost accounting (SPI/CPI) and Program Management for test programs.
• Supervisory Responsibility for at least 3 to 10 employees
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications External/internal:

• 2-3 years experience in the aerospace or energetic materials field preferably in a production atmosphere.
• Computer knowledge required.
• Electro-mechanical experience preferred.
• Experience in the aerospace or energetic materials field preferably in a production atmosphere.
• Experience in VHDL programming is a plus.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications: Word Excel PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Access Visio and Project a plus.
• Interpersonal skills promoting effective interaction with other staff customers and suppliers.
• Knowledge of Quality systems and practices a must.
• Knowledge of Solid Works is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• B.S. Degree in an Engineering or Aerospacediscipline.