What you’ll do:

As a Test Technician you will be responsible for provision of support to engineering development test activity and operational product testing. The role requires an adaptable individual who is also willing to learn new disciplines. The role is primarily Wimborne based, however, the business may require occasional off site support or support to test in the AAR Rig. The Test Technician will report to the Test Engineering Manager or supervisor. This job description applies to more than one technician level and as such responsibilities will be assessed based on experience

Responsibilities are role dependant based on deployment in the Range or AAR rig.

Primary responsibilities:
Area asset control including monitoring test equipment calibration, organising equipment returns and collections .
Area control and asset control including monitoring access, asset allocations and area maintenance.

Secondary responsibilities:
Provide technical test advice and support to engineering
Set up and perform pyro-mechanical testing of weapons release systems
Set-up and perform AAR test activity in the AAR rig.
Compilation and recording of engineering test data.
Implementation of process controls associated with manufacturing and self inspection stamps.
Co-operate with management to meet the employer’s legal duties and take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Perform initial test data analysis.
Understanding of DATA Acquisition systems to allow Initial fault finding of Range DAQ .
Pro active approach to own development, supported by team leadership
Completion and review of departmental risk assessments,
Provide high speed camera support as and when required by all CMS departments
Carry out preventative maintenance activity
Uphold 5s principles & keep test areas clean and tidy at all times

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years in an aerospace business

Minimum qualification ONC/HNC preferred, entry level would be dependent on experience.

Skills:

The successful candidate will have completed a recognised aerospace apprenticeship or served with HM forces in an engineering discipline (mechanical and/or electrical)

Understands and supports the need for effective teamwork.
Emotional intelligence, understands the importance of EI in the workplace
Trust and ethics, understands and demonstrates ethics within business
Problem solving and creativity, understands how to approach problems and develop new concepts.
Embracing change, knows how to initiate and influence change
Managing time and work priorities, can manage multiple activities and uses time effectively.
Production processes, understands progress trackers and business KPI,s
Continuous improvement, understands the importance of process and product improvements .
Competencies are initially baselined against 009 MCW Operations and Procurement 640 Test Operator and subject to review as part of continuous improvement activities.
Further competencies will be provided via the competency matrix, and linked to the relevant job level.

Experience in the manufacture, handling and storage of explosives would be an advantage.
Working knowledge of Pyro-mechanical Ejector Release Systems would be desirable.
Working knowledge and experience of high speed data acquisition methods and associated devices would be desirable.
Proven fault finding skills.
Previous assembler approvals (e.g. approval stamp holder)
Technical understanding of electrical, electro-mechanical and mechanical / fluid mechanical equipment.