Passive Safety Test Engineer – Data-Driven Impact Testing

UTAC group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Perkz discounts

Contributory pension

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Job summary

UTAC Millbrook invites applications for an Engineer to join the Passive Safety team in a hands-on testing environment. You will support diverse passive safety and impact testing programmes for global customers, combining test preparation, execution, data analysis and reporting.

The role offers opportunities to broaden knowledge across passive safety, contribute to method development, and work within a shift-based testing schedule including day and afternoon shifts.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive engineering or related field.
• HNC/HND in engineering with relevant industry experience.
• Experience with European/Federal regulations and consumer test protocols is a plus.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and 17025 is favourable.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers, witnesses authorities, and technical reps on and off site.
• Define test requirements and review applicable standards.
• Prepare test plans and execution docs coordinating with customers and teams.
• Prepare test articles with instrumentation and measurement systems.
• Ensure safe, compliant execution of tests meeting quality standards.
• Analyse data and draft reports with clear conclusions.
• Support development of improved data analysis, visualisation and reporting methods.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities within the team.
• Collaborate across the Passive Safety team on projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Instrumentation knowledge

Measurement systems

MS Office

Team collaboration

High-speed data acquisition

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive

HNC/HND in engineering

Tools

DIAdem

XCrash

Vicasso

Job description

UTAC Millbrook invites applications for an Engineer to join the Passive Safety team in a hands-on testing environment. You will support diverse passive safety and impact testing programmes for global customers, combining test preparation, execution, data analysis and reporting.

The role offers opportunities to broaden knowledge across passive safety, contribute to method development, and work within a shift-based testing schedule including day and afternoon shifts.