Mechanical Test Engineer

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Who Are We?

Honeywell Aerospace is a leading provider of integrated avionics, engines, systems and service solutions for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business and general aviation, military space and airport operations.

The Aerospace Yeovil site includes Integrated Supply Chain operations and Engineering & Technology as well as other support functions. It specializes in several product lines including: environmental control systems, life support systems, hydraulics systems, and control and data systems.

What are we looking for?

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join us in Yeovil as a Test Engineer. The successful individual will be responsible for development and test engineering activities associated with mechanical systems and components, facility upgrades, data acquisition and instrumentation.

Responsibility will be across the Life Support System, Environmental Control System and Hydraulics product lines at both component and system level.

The successful candidate will get hands on experience with test facilities such as performance rigs, high altitude test chambers, acceleration (g) centrifuge, high flow, high/low temperature test cells and more.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering varied work within an exciting engineering department.

What will you be doing every day?

• Flow down of customer and company requirements into test documentation and procedures.

• Test rig design and build in line with applicable requirements and standards.

• Execution of qualification and development testing.

• Gathering and analysis of engineering test data using data acquisition (DAQ) systems.

• Accurate and legible documenting of test results within applicable test reports.

• Acting as a mentor to junior engineers and apprentices to ensure continued development within the test team.

• Using technical expertise to advise project teams and leadership during design reviews and product investigations.

• Assisting in product fault diagnosis and manufacturing/production test issues.

• Identifying opportunities and planning for facility upgrade projects (Capital).

• Adherence to the safe systems of work and relevant departmental and company work instructions is paramount in this position.

Ensuring test facilities meet HS&E requirements.

• You will need to come from an engineering background and have a strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information effectively

• Ability to work within a cross functional team as well as individually

• Strong analytical mind and attention to detail.

• Competent in the standard Microsoft office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Knowledge of Honeywell LSS, ECS and/or Hydraulic products.

• A working knowledge of CAD software (NX, Solid works, AutoCAD or similar)

• Bachelor’s degree within a mechanical or electronics engineering discipline OR equivalent experience.

• Knowledge of test facilities at Honeywell Aerospace Yeovil

• Experience of electronic circuit design

• Experience of pneumatic schematical design

Why would you want this role?

This role comes with an attractive remuneration and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work for a world-renowned global organisation. This role also comes with a clear and multiple progression paths.

Additional Information

• JOB ID:HRD174013
• Category:Engineering
• Location:Building 197, Bunford Lane, Yeovil,Yeovil,SOMERSET,BA20 2YD,United Kingdom
• Exempt