Test Equipment Sustainment Engineer

Location: Cheltenham (4 days per-week onsite)

Duration: 12 Month initial contract

Rate: Negotiable on experience

Inside IR35
Our client, a reputable leader in aviation electric power engineering, is hiring a dedicated Test Equipment Sustainment Engineer to join their team in Cheltenham. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical projects, ensuring the seamless transition and sustained performance of test equipment in a high-tech environment.
What you'll be doing:

• Lead the transfer of test equipment and supporting documentation from engineering to supply chain.
• Manage reliability and yield improvement projects to optimise test equipment performance.
• Update documentation and drawings in line with company standards.
• Provide technical guidance to test systems teams and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safety compliance within engineering labs.
• Support obsolescence management, refresh, and redesign activities.
• Participate in technical reviews and communicate project updates effectively.

What you'll bring:

• Degree or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Proven technical leadership and project management skills.
• Experience with design tools such as CAD and configuration management systems.
• Strong fault-finding, debugging, and hardware/software integration skills.
• Ability to mentor less experienced engineers.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organisation.
• Knowledge of NPI and test systems sustainment processes.
• Familiarity with highly regulated quality management systems.
• Drive for continuous improvement and process development.

This role offers an engaging environment where your expertise will make a real impact. Applications from those requiring sponsorship are welcome; however, UK security clearance (BPSS) is mandatory.
Join a forward-thinking team committed to innovation and excellence. Apply now to be part of this exciting journey in Cheltenham!

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