Job Overview
To work within the cyclic and static test laboratories of the Test and Development department at SSGB’s Cwmbran test facility. Carry out cyclic reliability, abusive, and FAR/CS 25.561 static testing on new and existing products as they are developed within the business.
Responsibilities
- Manage self and liaise with senior members of the test and development department to ensure tasks are completed to requirements on time.
- Conduct and document cyclic reliability, abusive, and static tests for SSGB’s aircraft interior products, showing compliance to FAR/CS 25.561 where applicable.
- Review and understand test plans provided by other company departments.
- Design and construct suitable static test set‑ups and cyclic test apparatus to carry out the required tests, considering strength of test article and set‑up.
- Monitor, record, and process test data using appropriate instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
- Support other test engineers and Head of Test as required.
- Discuss and review test set‑ups/deviations with visiting ARs and test witnesses.
- Liaise with test requestors and provide feedback on test plan improvements.
- Identify test set‑up issues and recommend improvements and alternate solutions.
- Apply root cause analysis techniques such as 8D/Ishikawa.
- Liaise with Design, Certification, Stress departments, external suppliers, and other industrial organisations as required.
Qualifications
- Degree‑level qualifications (e.g. Higher National Certificate) or comparable experience within the aerospace industry.
- Organisational and planning skills with ability to manage and meet deadlines and work effectively with different functions and levels of responsibility.
- Review, interpret and implement static and cyclic test plans to defined requirements.
- Good understanding of mechanical structures and load paths.
- Working knowledge of pneumatic & hydraulic systems.
- Prepare and review concise technical reports and manipulate spreadsheet data.
- Experience in utilisation and calibration of various types of test instrumentation.
- PLC programming experience (e.g., CX programmer / Omron).
Benefits
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
- Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
- Private medical cover with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
- Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme.
- 4 x Life Assurance.
- Interactive benefits platform including a wide range of discretionary benefits such as technology, retail benefits, income protection.
- Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme.
- Annual share save schemes.
- Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth through internal training and development schools.
- Opportunity to participate in corporate social responsibility activities.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.
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