Testing Engineer & Test Supervisor Passive Safety

We are looking a profile to be developed as crash test engineer and test supervisor with the aim of being able to carry out both activities. The target is not to work as both roles at the same time; a training plan has been defined in order to finally work as crash test engineer or test supervisor according to the workload of the crash test laboratory teams for the following months.

Crash Test Engineer responsibilities:

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of applicable testing protocols standards regulations and procedures.
• Understand and manage customer requirements and instructions provided through Test Requests.
• Prepare the work instructions (checklists) required for the preparation of vehicles or test samples.
• Monitor test preparation activities addressing and resolving any issues or questions that may arise.
• Supervise test execution ensuring compliance with applicable standards regulations and specific customer requirements.
• Manage and oversee all post-crash activities related to the test.
• Review validate and document test results preparing the reports and technical documentation to be delivered to the customer.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes procedures and methodologies.
• Report directly to the Testing Lead or Project Manager assigned to the project.

Test Supervisor responsibilities:

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of applicable testing protocols standards regulations and procedures.
• Understand and manage the requirements and instructions defined by the Crash Test Engineers through the corresponding checklists.
• Plan and optimize resources and execution schedules to maximize operational capacity and the number of tests performed.
• Lead and coordinate the teams involved in test execution including positioning instrumentation photography track technicians and additional support personnel.
• Follow the proper execution of tests ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and specific customer requirements.
• Identify assess and manage technical risks issues or deviations that may compromise test results.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality procedures safety requirements and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing testing processes procedures and methodologies.

Qualifications :

Profile:

-Experience in the Automotive Industry will be an asset.
-Good communication skills and strong relationship building skills.
-Empathic proactive with team spirit and high level of assertiveness.
-Confident in discussions at different hierarchical levels.
-Flexible resourceful and able to multi-task while establishing priorities and providing solutions.
-Committed goal driven with successful result orientation and strong service orientation.
-Open to work in a very international company with a multicultural team.

Education:

-Engineering degree (desirable Mechanical or Electronics).

Languages:

-A medium to high level of English is mandatory.
-Any additional language will be positively valued.

Additional Information :

Morning & afternoon shifts depending on the week.

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality  diversity and inclusion. We dont put limits on you so dont put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time