Principal Engineer – Durability & Measurement in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Are you an experienced Principal Engineer within in Durability & Measurement looking for a new opportunity? I'm currently recruiting a position based in Bedford. The role offers a salary of up to £65,000 depending on experience and is looking for someone as soon as possible!

Responsibilities

* Provide technical guidance and leadership to test engineers
* Lead/support customer discussions from a technical standpoint
* Validation of testing methodologies and analysis
* Develop test procedures to meet ISO17025 standards and maintain uncertainty budgets
* Develop department capability for upcoming regulatory or industry demands
* Lead integration and cross-pollination of Durability and Measurement tests in UK, France, Morocco and Finland
* Support quotation and specification of new and bespoke test and measurement activities
* Management of complex multi-disciplinary projects incorporating multiple internal and external testing suppliers
* Identify and lead improvement activities
* Provide support for advanced data processing requirements
* Undertake analysis of results, including statements of conformity, opinions and interpretations
* To report, review and provide authorisation of results
* Act in accordance with the behaviours for staff at all times

Requirements

*Detailed knowledge and experience in some or all of the following areas would be advantageous:
* Advanced data processing (nCode Glyphworks desirable)
* Data acquisition and instrumentation (DeweSoft desirable)
* Vibration and noise data collection and analysis
* Strain gauging and road load data
* Vehicle corrosion
* Vehicle durability and fatigue
* Electric vehicles (battery technology, HV systems, charging standards etc.)
* Vehicle networks (CAN, FlexRay, Ethernet)
* Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
* Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
* Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving skills
*Vehicle testing and development
* ISO17025 compliance

Remuneration

* Annual leave
* Competitive Pension scheme
* Secure income

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.