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SalaryOverview
Vibration Test Engineer required to join the Airbus Portsmouth environmental test laboratory team. Supporting the test requirements of internal business units and external commercial customers.
Job Profile
Main Activities:
Perform vibration and shock tests on space and commercial hardware using electromagnetic vibration systems and mechanical shock rigs.
An ability to execute a full range of sine, random and classical shock test types.
Ensuring test logs are completed and all measurement data is accurately recorded.
Post-processing data test and reporting.
Working to national and international standards.
Ensure that all testing is performed in a safe manner.
Assist the department to achieve its workload goals.
To review test procedures and comment on their content.
Managing calibration of test equipment.
Raise quotations against external customer specifications.
Assist with costs and scheduling.
Maintenance of the associated test facilities.
Participate in the development of the test facility to improve efficiency and technical competence.
Skills/Experience Required
Requirements:
* Engineering apprenticeship HNC or Engineering Degree level education or equivalent work experience.
* Demonstratable and solid experience of Vibration Testing in a laboratory environment.
* Experience of working directly with customers and with the ability to present ideas and concepts to the customer with authority.
* Ability to work flexible hours weekend/shift working.
* An accurate approach to performing test requirements
* Preferred familiar with M+P International vibration control software.
Target Industries -
Space
Aerospace
Communications
Motorsport
High Tech Manufacturing
Automotive
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday days - ad hoc opportunity for double day shift, extra hours mid-week & weekends
Travel
Occasional travel to other UK and overseas sites
Extension
Possible extension after initial contract duration
Base of Work
This role will be working on site full time - free parking is provided for this role
Reason for vacancy
Workload
Interview Process
One stage interview
Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
