Environmental Test Engineer

Element Materials Technology; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global testing and certification company is hiring an Environmental Test Engineer in Warwick. The role involves planning and performing environmental tests, liaising with customers, and preparing reports. We're looking for someone with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a passion for engineering. This position offers opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Educated in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Candidates must be eligible for Security Check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform environmental tests.
• Organise test rigs and fixtures.
• Liaise with customers and departments.
• Prepare test reports and certificates.

Skills

Understanding of mechanical engineering

Ability to use MS Office

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility under pressure

Customer-facing skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or similar

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for an Environmental Test Engineer to join our team in Warwick. This role is based within our European Environmental testing centre of excellence providing testing solutions for customers in the Aerospace, Military, Transportation, Energy and Industrial Manufacturing sectors who need to ensure their product is compliant and safe. Come and Join Element and Make Tomorrow Safer Than Today!

Responsibilities

This role will be suitable for an existing Environmental Test Engineer or a recent Graduate of a Mechanical Engineering degree or similar. You will be tasked with the following;

• Plan, organise and perform a range of environmental tests in line with procedures

• Detail and organise test rigs and fixtures

• Liaise with customers, other departments, Test Engineers, Test Technicians and external agencies

• Prepare test reports and test certificates

• Attend meetings where technical requirements are discussed

• Responsible to the Department Manager for the technical integrity of the work performed

• Prepare subcontract and ancillary item purchase requisitions

• Provide support with continuous improvement
• Liase with onsite customers witnessing their tests

Skills / Qualifications

Educated in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Understanding of engineering qualification projects
Ideally experienced (but not essential) in physical environmental testing / specifications relating to:
- Vibration

- Shock
- Temperature and humidity
- Altitude
- Salt fog
- Sand and dust
-Fatigue

• Ability to use and operate a range of MS Office products and bespoke systems

• Demonstrates the ability to work efficiently and be flexible under pressure

• A personable, professional individual with a passion for engineering, lives and breathes it!

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and customer facing

• Must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance, so must have been resident within the UK for a minimum of 5 years

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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