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World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Trials Engineer / Proving Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will be a hybrid role - but as a role including trials, this might result in some weeks requiring no onsite presence, and then 3 or 4 weeks onsite every day.This role would suit a candidate from a Trials Engineer / Proving Engineer background who also has excellent documentation experience.Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella)Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)Trials Engineer / Proving Engineer Job Description:An exciting opportunity has arisen within Electronic Engineering for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who is looking to broaden their skills within a multiple disciplined team supporting various projects.Reporting to the Integration and Proving Team Lead, as a Proving Engineer, your role will be to plan, prepare, conduct and report on Equipment Level Proving activities. Trials are conducted at various UK facilities.Responsibilities:
This role provides a unique opportunity to be involved in multi-million pound international projects, owning and delivering a critical element of the proving process.
* You will join a motivated, focussed team, where communication and the ethos to share information is key.* You will be working in a friendly and supportive environment, providing one of the best environments to meet career aspirations and achieve a real feeling of success.* You will join a team that is dedicated to improving the way it works, how it interacts with other functions and directorates with a strong interest in the development of its people.* You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills via a combination of mentoring, formal training and on the job training, with the potential of career progression.* You will have the opportunity to travel to other UK locations to support trials.* You will have the opportunity to engage with stakeholders across the business, building a network and learn about other areas of the business.
Skills/experience required:
High performing teams need high performing and competent individuals. To be suitable for this role, Individuals will be able to demonstrate a number of the following attributes:* Ideally an Engineering Degree or equivalent experience.* Someone with a high degree of self-motivation and drive and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.* Experience of writing trials/technical documentation.* An appreciation of electronics technologies and the sorts of products that the company design and produces would be an advantage.* Appreciation/Experience of Systems Proving Process and associated methodologies.* Good verbal, presentation and written communication skills.* The ability to communicate with a wide range of internal customers, sub-contractors / partners/ suppliers at both engineering and management levels.
