Test Manager

CDH Search & Selection ,
Derby, Derbyshire
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Salary: From £65,000 to £70,000 per annum + Package

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Product Test & Evaluation Manager ( Derby Area ) £65,000 - £70,000 Package This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established market leader in the supply of electrical and mechanical tools and machinery. The role will focus on managing a growing team evaluating new and existing products, compiling reports and supporting the Technical Departments and product buyers. This position is a high-profile role within the organisation and requires the skills and experience necessary to meet the expectations of the business and its customers. The position requires some knowledge of the product range with ideally some hands-on experience. It is a practical role with product report writing and department management duties, with the scope to grow the department and contribute towards improving the process and speed of bringing new products to market. The role would be ideally suited to a degree qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer who is currently working in a managerial role, with experience of working as a Test Manager and previously as a test engineer. Main Responsibilities and Tasks: Managing our existing test facility and test engineers Responsible for ensuring that products, procedures and documents meet directives, product standards and EU/UK legislation, and to keep relevant departments informed of changes and requirements Create product construction files, declarations of conformity and technical briefs of new products. Compiling reports / findings on all tests conducted. Updating product test logs and Technical files. Ensure that testing for safety, design, performance and compliance, of products, is carried out within agreed commercial timescales. Maintain and update product construction files with updated certifications, product change information and declarations of conformity. Ensure corrective actions raised on product evaluations are checked and prioritised. Supporting various departments with technical questions and queries regarding products. Maintain excellent working relationships throughout the business at all levels to ensure all quality, test needs, and requirements are met swiftly and efficiently. Competencies and Attributes: Must be qualified to a minimum HND/HNC or City & Guilds level in mechanical / electrical engineering. The ideal applicant will have in-depth experience of performance testing across a variety of electrical and mechanical products for consumer & professional markets, together with knowledge of compliance to the Machinery and Low Voltage Directives, RoSH, Pah’s and REACH. Must have a good understanding of electromechanical tools and equipment. Knowledge and understanding of product standards, directives and legislation in terms of product design, functionality and safety, in relation to electrical and mechanical tools and machinery Experience of working on imported electrical consumer products Computer literate with Microsoft Office systems, with good communication and report writing skills. Analytical. Works well under pressure. Commercially aware. Benefits: Working in a traditional, stable and financially strong market leading company Annual salary review BI annual bonus based on performance 20 days holiday Plus 8 statutory holidays Company Contribution Pension scheme with Life Assurance Contact: Carl Hague This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89659465

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