My client designs and manufactures high power electrical resistors used in electricity generation, transmission and distribution as well as in the industrial automation, marine, telecoms and rail transit markets.
Job Overview:
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My client is looking for an individual to head up the R&D department that is currently being upgraded to increase the scope of testing capabilities that they can offer to their customers.
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You will be reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, the R&D Manager will work on the development of both new and existing technologies, applicable to our products and/or services.
Responsibilities:
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Ensuring the safety of all personnel involved with any test activities.
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The setting up of test objects
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The setting up and maintenance of test equipment (including both Hardware and Software, as well as calibration).
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Logging test results
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Developing our in-house design tools to reflect accumulated test results
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Writing Technical Reports, including summaries of test procedures as well as presenting test results and conclusions.
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General upkeep of the R&D area.
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Generating standard operating procedures
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Maintaining a test schedule, allowing senior management to clearly track progress of projects as well as highlighting test facility availability.
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Working with SHEQ to ensure that any necessary risk assessments, associated with test activities, have been carried out.
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Actively promote a strong SHEQ and continuous improvement culture.
Skills & Qualifications:
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Ability to communicate effectively
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Good team working skills
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Good technical knowledge of both mechanical and electrical applications, allowing for the design, manufacture and assembly of suitable test apparatus.
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Experience of working with MV/HV equipment and/or test apparatus.
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Working knowledge of mechanical engineering practices – materials, FEA, fixings, fabrication etc
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Critically evaluate technical and contractual information
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Analyse and understand technical challenge
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Fluent reading & writing English skills
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Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines