Project Engineer in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Are you an experienced Project Engineer looking for a new opportunity? I'm currently recruiting a FTC role which is based in Bedford and offers a competitive salary!

Responsibilities

* Working within a team of engineers and technicians to co-ordinate and supervise test activity, creating and updating project timing plans to ensure deadlines are met for various activities.
* Liaison with the customer (Industry), MoD, OCCAR and ARTEC to meet their specific requirements for day to day activities.
* Liaison with Departments and onsite facilities used by customer i.e. Workshops, Offices, and Tracks etc.
* Liaison with off-site test facilities to plan and organise time and resources to fulfil the requirements of each test program to maintain and develop test schedules.
* Fully understand the customer requirements of test programs and communicate the requirements clearly to other staff.
* Develop/specify and continuously improve existing processes, procedures, equipment or facilities.
* Provide off-site support when required
* Specify data capture needs in order to meet customer requirements.
* Operation of data acquisition systems.
* Assist with operational and financial responsibilities as required.
* Develop test scenarios with customer and other departments
* Make engineering judgements regarding the performance of the customer test vehicles and quality of test data.
* Write test reports, report results and conclusions customers and support them in investigation work to resolve any questions
* Review and provide authorisation of results and test reports.
* Develop safety cases and prepare risk assessments
* Conduct analysis and validate data and lead investigations into sources of errors, resolve technical issues.
* Work with customer/approval authorities testing including participation in worst-case discussions.
* Develop test capabilities within the military vehicle subject area.
* Design new test techniques and put forward novel solutions to existing problems.
* Help to develop and support other team members
* Undertake analysis of results, including statements of conformity or opinions and interpretations
* Act in accordance with the behaviours for staff at all times

Requirements

* Hold a full UK driving licence (HGV or PSV advantageous)
* Computer literate with Microsoft Office applications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant Engineering discipline
* General data acquisition understanding and ability (essential)
* Knowledge of sensor types and applications (essential)
* Knowledge of electronics and circuitry (essential)
* Knowledge of vehicle mechanical systems (essential)

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.