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My client designs and manufactures high power electrical resistors used in electricity generation, transmission and distribution as well as in the industrial automation, marine, telecoms and rail transit markets.

Job Overview:

* My client is looking for an individual to head up the R&D department that is currently being upgraded to increase the scope of testing capabilities that they can offer to their customers.

* You will be reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, the R&D Manager will work on the development of both new and existing technologies, applicable to our products and/or services.

Responsibilities:

* Ensuring the safety of all personnel involved with any test activities.

* The setting up of test objects

* The setting up and maintenance of test equipment (including both Hardware and Software, as well as calibration).

* Logging test results

* Developing our in-house design tools to reflect accumulated test results

* Writing Technical Reports, including summaries of test procedures as well as presenting test results and conclusions.

* General upkeep of the R&D area.

* Generating standard operating procedures

* Maintaining a test schedule, allowing senior management to clearly track progress of projects as well as highlighting test facility availability.

* Working with SHEQ to ensure that any necessary risk assessments, associated with test activities, have been carried out.

* Actively promote a strong SHEQ and continuous improvement culture.

Skills & Qualifications:

* Ability to communicate effectively

* Good team working skills

* Good technical knowledge of both mechanical and electrical applications, allowing for the design, manufacture and assembly of suitable test apparatus.

* Experience of working with MV/HV equipment and/or test apparatus.

* Working knowledge of mechanical engineering practices – materials, FEA, fixings, fabrication etc

* Critically evaluate technical and contractual information

* Analyse and understand technical challenge

* Fluent reading & writing English skills

* Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines