Test Development Engineer

Location: Poole, BH17 7EFSalary: CompetitiveContract: Full time, Permanent

We are IMI Thompson Valves; we are recruiting and we want you.

IMI plc is at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI's success through its 150–year heritage.

Test Development Engineer – The role:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager the role is responsible for supporting the Product Development strategy delivering profitable organic growth and continuous improvement.

The role incorporates a structured development process in which Engineering core skills will be applied and enhanced using "on the job learning" in relation to valve testing and development processes.

As our Test Development Engineer, you will:

Conduct Valve Development Testing under the supervision and mentoring of R&D Technicians, Design Engineers, and Engineering Manager, applying sound engineering practices in a timeframe consistent with business objectives.Design qualification test parameters for the validation of new products in accordance with project objectives and milestones.Apply relevant engineering standards, legislation, certification, and customer compliance ensuring comprehensive validation and reporting is delivered.Compile Test Reports as required for documenting design validation compliance and maintaining comprehensive traceability.Conduct concurrent engineering tasks optimising designs for Manufacturing Methodology, Assembly and Testing processes. What We Offer:

Opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic, and fun global team that likes to challenge the status quo with new ideas and maximum creativity.Strong Career progression opportunitiesA company culture of promotions from withinFlexible Benefits purchase (eg. additional annual leave etc) What We Are Looking For:

Mechanical Engineering Degree, Diploma or equivalent qualification or experience.Demonstrable key skills in and knowledge around materials, stress analysis and practical mechanical assembly.Practical skills and good working knowledge of precision manufacturing, CNC lathes, milling and general fabrication.Experience or knowledge of engineering software, 2D and 3D CAD, FEA, CFD, Mathcad, MS Office, preferably using Autodesk platforms (AutoCAD, Inventor, Ansys).Professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.Demonstrates Continual Professional Development increasing technical breadth and non–technical broadening with experience, research and experimentation. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on "APPLY" today, forwarding an up–to–date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

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