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Test Planner Purpose of the role:The role will directly support the development of our technology by gathering and translating requirements into test plans as well as ensuring test requests are prioritised according to the business needs and maximising the utilisation of the Test estate. By meticulously planning and executing test plans, you help the department operate smoothly and improve the overall efficiency of tests. This maximises the uptime of test stands, which in turn delivers significant value to the business. Additionally addressing and communicating data quality issues ensures that the data used in testing is reliable and accurate. This role is crucial for maintaining high standards and achieving timely, accurate results which are essential for the successful development of our products.Key Accountabilities:
- Manage usage of the Test Estate to ensure it delivers the maximum value to the business through collaboration with project managers, systems engineers and the Test Operations team. This includes reporting the cost of testing to the projects,
- Collaborate with the Test Operations team during planning and execution of tests to overcome test hardware limitations and resolve data quality issues.
- Develop a library of standard test methods which improves the efficiency of test planning and enables the growth of consistent and relevant test datasets.
- Collaborate with the Data Analysis team to develop and maintain software tools and databases for test data analysis.
- Communicate test plans to all stakeholders in an effective way
Knowledge and skills required for the role: BSc/MSc or BEng/MEng in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline
- Experience dealing with planning activities, handling multiple workstreams in parallel
- Fast learner, capable of understanding requirements of test plans and test stands quickly to assess feasibility
- Eagerness to develop, document and apply detailed process flows
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
In return we offer a fantastic working environment and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes life insurance, healthcare cash plan, 25 days annual leave, Share save scheme and pension along with enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay and shared parental leave as part of our family friendly policy.TPA are a specialist recruitment agency recruiting on behalf of our client.If you think you are a close fit for this position, please do apply and we will also register you for any upcoming positions that may be suitable.
