RMDV Test Engineer

Order Ref: 36018202

Position Title: RMDV Test Engineer

Duration: Contract

Location: Gaydon

The Opportunity

• The purpose of this role is to coordinate the development, testing and verification of new systems and components or commodities into the Cockpit system.
• The role requires the individual to use the Client systems to set up and manage the test plan progression through to sign-off.
• The initial deployment will be within the off-cycle development team supporting new technology development & running change verification, requirement updates and generic design verification plan (DVP) process development.

Key Performance Indicators

• To successfully deliver final engineering sign-off of new cockpit content to programme gateway timing
• To set up, monitor, track and report out development progression via RMDV interface
• Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
• Checking all appropriate Client standards are met through-out design maturation
• Responsible for managing the test and development plan for several new cockpit programmes
• Managing RMDV (the Clients' management tracking system) deck for respective programmes, setting and cascading targets to relevant areas.
• Creating a detailed test timing plan.
• Creating and updating Bill of Materials for test parts
• Obtaining quotes from suppliers and test houses to complete plan and liaising with value for money team to gain approval.
• Preparing parts for testing, evaluating results, resolving any problems arising, writing reports and filing back to RMDV.
• Liaising with the responsible supplier teams to ensure test plan is on track.
• Involved in managing the departments test & development test budget. Keep all Module documentation up to date including meeting minutes.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Key Interactions

• Cockpit Off-cycle squad or Program teams (dependant on deployment)
• Core team
• Supplier teams
• Test facility / workshop teams

Skills:

Essential:

• Previous experience of managing resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred
• A good understanding of the issue management systems, CAD systems and Design Verification processes are required
• An understanding of Engineering Standards and Test Procedures
• Previous experience organising or supervising test preparation and completion to defined procedures.

Desirable:

• Previous experience with Cockpit or automative interior component design verification.
• Previous experience within engineering or programme planning departments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and engagement skills
• A good working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, product definition and change management processes
• Knowledge of virtual verification methods (geometrical and CAE computer aided engineering) and reviewing results.

Education:

• Degree qualified (engineering or related) or equivalent experience preferred