Industrialization Test Engineer

UK Grid Solutions Limited - Power Electronics, Stafford is an international leader in high voltage power electronics and control technology, specialising in the engineering of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Systems using both Line-Commutated (thyristor-based) and Voltage-Sourced (IGBT-based) converter technologies.

With over 50 years of experience in HVDC, GE worldwide HVDC Centre of Excellence in Stafford provides complete turn-key solutions for the rapidly growing global HVDC market. Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Test Laboratories and Research & Development are all located in Stafford. This unique setup gives HVDC engineers at Stafford exposure across the manufacturing cycle; allowing innovation and design to quickly influence new and existing products.

The HVDC Research & Development Departments are at the forefront of worldwide innovation in HVDC and are expanding rapidly.

• New Product Development for Test
• New Product and Change implementation for Test Equipment
• Maintain and upgrade developed Test processes (i.e. Calibration of equipment, variant changes to sub assembly Test, etc.)
• Detail and co-ordinate the requirements capture to enable the timely procurement of Test equipment to facilitate manufacturing
• Work in a team environment to solve issues to keep NPI goals and milestones
• Co-ordinate / Participate to cross functional working groups to facilitate Design for Test, PFMEA, PIP, etc.
• Manufacturing Test strategy and specification;
  Define and develop (with support of engineering teams.)
• Manufacturing Test equipment;
  Strategy development, Planning, Capacity, Specification, Design, Purchase, Install, Commission, etc.
• Work directly with and manage suppliers to develop solutions
• Manufacturing Test and associated business systems initial setup, integration, and support; LMS, Test equipment software, etc.
• Documentation creation and sign off;
  Work instructions, Risk Assessments, Management of Change, Puwer and Operator Training
• Continuous Improvement strategy of Test Processes incl. VSM, Lean, etc.
• NPI Supplier onboarding and processing, i.e. Comply works, SPT orders, etc.
• Provide day to day Support to manufacturing during production project builds for test equipment
• Be on-site TAP & competent Person to facilitate manufacturing Testing

The candidate will have a good level of general education and communication skills and will have previously worked in a manufacturing Test environment supporting and implementing production test equipment. In addition to relevant experience, an enquiring mind and desire to learn new skills are essential qualities.

• EHS compliance and safe working practices
• Ability to deliver results, address and resolve technical issues
• 5 years’ Experience in a manufacturing Test environment and knowledge of automated Manufacturing test equipment implementation
• HNC/HND or Engineering Degree or equivalent in a related discipline
• Knowledge of HVDC product testing would be advantageous
• Interaction with others and good at sharing knowledge

• Advanced manufacturing Methods and subsequent implementation, LEAN
• Knowledge of business principles, strategy, and subsequent interface across all functions

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach
• Problem-solving and root cause identification skills
• Able to work to deadlines with good quality
• Proficient in the English language, written and verbal. Other languages are an advantage
• Fully conversant with ISO 9001: 2000 and ISO 14001 and preferably 18001
• New Product Implementation (Process & Execution)
• Experienced in SAP and Lean Manufacturing

Relocation Assistance Provided:
No