Company Description
UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.
The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.
As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.
Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.
Job Description
Reporting to – Manager
Responsible for all aspects of testing from an engineering perspective including liaising with the customer, working with the Technicians to deliver the project, overseeing preparation, equipment installation, instrumentation, testing and then formulating and validating test results into data packs and test reports. Support a culture of continuous improvement to help drive improvements in safety and security, customer service and technical excellence.
Role & Responsibilities
* Ensure appropriate PPE is being used at all times in designated areas
* Ensure H&S procedures & processes are appropriate and being applied
* Ensure appropriate security measures are in place and being used in the labs
* Create and maintain risk assessment for the tests in the area of responsibility
* Liaise with the customer to ensure the project is delivered on time and to their expectations
* Liaise with the customer to obtain feedback relating to performance improvements
* Develop improved systems of work, data handling and manipulation
* Deliver test reports accurately (RFT) and on time (OTD)
* Report regularly to customers as required
Technical excellence:
* Work with other Engineers, Senior Engineers and Principal Engineers to design test and timing plans
* Competently and efficiently deliver tests to a high professional standard
* Liaise with Technicians providing appropriate detail to ensure efficient testing
* Collate test results from various logging equipment and validate for approval
* Identify improvements and manage change appropriately
Compliance:
* Ensure project documentation is up to date and consistent
* Ensure equipment calibration is valid and report any issues
* Adhere to company policies and procedures
* Comply with ISO 9001, 14001, 17025, 22301, 27001, 45001 procedures where appropriate
* Ensure projects are delivered on time using the agreed level of resources
* Maintain up to date information on job status, expected invoicing and completion date
General:
* Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC employees at all times
* Lead by example
* Undertake analysis of results, including statements of conformity or opinions and interpretations
* To report, review and provide authorisation of results
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in relevant engineering discipline
Experience:
* Vibration testing using shaker systems
* Instrumentation and data acquisition (preferred)
* Knowledge of sensor types and applications (preferred)
* Use of CAD systems (preferred)
* Data processing (preferred)
* Knowledge of vehicle mechanical systems (preferred)
* Technical report writing
Skills:
* Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
* Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
* Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving skills
Personal Behaviours:
* Willingness to learn
* Methodical
* Flexible and adaptable
* Highly motivated team player
* High level of confidentiality and integrity
Other:
* Flexibility to travel as and when required
* Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC Leyland is not easily assessable via public transport)
* Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
* NOTE: This position be will based on site at Leyland
Additional Information
For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.
By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.
Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.
In the UK this includes;
* Life Cover
* Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
* Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
* Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
* Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.
Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com
Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.
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