Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

ABOUT YOU

As Senior Propulsion Test Engineer you will be a highly motivated individual who enjoys being involved with the team through hands on technical work. You will possess a strong ambition to succeed within a technically challenging and highly innovative setting and have good communication skills when dealing with customers team members and Intertek senior management.

Required skills and experience:

• Previous experience within either Engine or Fuel testing

• Engineering Degree preferably in a mechanical electrical or automotive discipline desirable.

• Extensive industry relevant engineering experience also considered.

• Demonstrated experience of delivering propulsion system testing projects in a client facing or product development environment.

• Strong expertise in dynamometers sensors data acquisition and testing equipment.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The purpose of the Senior Propulsion Test Engineer role is to lead manage and support the execution of propulsion system testing using specialised equipment and methodologies. The role involves liaising with clients to interpret testing requirements leading planning execution troubleshooting and data analysis to deliver high-quality results providing mentoring to less experienced team members. The role works closely with team of technicians and support engineers to ensure seamless project delivery. The role contributes to maintaining high standards of safety efficiency and technical accuracy across test facilities.

Key activities:

• Conduct tests on propulsion systems using laboratory-based facilities.

• Lead the development of test plans for propulsion systems ensuring alignment with project objectives and industry requirements.

• Lead project setup activities engaging all key stakeholders to standard Intertek process ensuring holistic delivery of project setup from commercial handover to first test operation.

• Monitor and record test data ensuring optimal data integrity efficiency and that it meets quality and performance standards.

• Analyse test results identifying trends and making recommendations for system optimisation or improvements.

• Prepare comprehensive test reports presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders including management and clients.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues through robust root cause analysis introducing solutions to prevent reoccurrence across the wider team facility and projects providing technical support to other team members where necessary.

• Lead administrative tasks related to test scheduling documentation and data management to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced team members promoting skill development and knowledge sharing.

• Ownership of risk assessment and documentation of safe working environment in the test environment and supporting the actioning any risk items.

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision pace and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better ensuring the quality safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity race colour nationality ethnic or national origin religion or belief sex or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud tobe aReal Living Wageemployer ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilitiesor special needs.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.