Test Engineer

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Crick, United Kingdom

Full Time

12-03-2025

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Test Engineer

Acro Aircraft Seating is one of the UK’s leading and fastest-growing manufacturers of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world. We are an agile, innovative business at the forefront of disrupting the aerospace market. Through modern methodologies, lean techniques, inspired innovation, and passion for being the best, Acro is positioning itself to be the world’s leading aircraft seating supplier.

Collaboration is one of Acro’s core values, by working together and applying our skills and expertise across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations, we find the solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges and how we deliver our promises today and tomorrow.

Our drive to continuously improve and build a culture of learning agility, developing our skills, performance and quality towards an increasingly digital and sustainable future has led to substantial growth in our team at all levels. We are currently seeking a talented Stress Engineer to join our Team.

Location: Crick, Northampton (NN6)

Salary: Competitive

Excellent Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension
Healthcare scheme
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Retail discounts
Training opportunities
37.5 hours per week – 1 pm finish on a Friday

Job Description

As a Test Engineer you will, support the Lead Engineer in the management and execution of all Test & Development Build

activities to ensure successful, on-time Certification and delivery of all new seating projects.

Key Responsibilities

Understand the test requirements of multiple concurrently running programs and prioritise test activity accordingly
Organise & execute test activities using the in-house rig for static, abuse & cyclic testing
Lead the dynamic test activities at an external test facility.
Record data during tests comprehensively and convert this into clear and concise test reports for both internal and external customers
Liaise with the development build teams to ensure seat builds are on schedule to meet test schedule
Support the continuous improvement of test methods to improve the efficiency and quality of test activity

To be successful in this position, you will have/be;

At least an HND in a Mechanical Engineering discipline (or experience to a similar level)
Previous experience working in a test environment
Ability to work under own initiative
Ability to work under pressure while achieving challenging deadlines.
Excellent written & verbal communication
Ability to analyse the results & data from multiple tests and present the data concisely to peers, Senior Management and Executive leadership
Ability to react effectively to regularly changing schedules, priorities and test requirements
Proficient use of standard workshop tools is essential

The Parent Company of ACRO Aircraft Seating is Zhejiang Tiancheng Controls Co., Ltd headquartered in China. We, therefore, welcome Mandarin language capability as a desirable requirement.

We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join us! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.

Acro Aircraft Seating is an equal opportunities employer.

Please view our website for access to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

The closing date for applications is the 12th March 2025.

Please note: This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Acro Aircraft Seating uses reserve lists for positions where more than one candidate is deemed suitable for a position. Reserve lists are in place for 12 months, during which time reserve candidates may be offered the same or similar post should one become available.

About the Company

Acro Aircraft Seating is a leading manufacturer of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world. Founded in 2006, the business speedily built a reputation for creating contemporary seating that is robust, lightweight and easily maintainable whilst offering exceptional passenger comfort and living space. A fresh approach to problem-solving and short lead times cemented our reputation as a stand-out player in the global marketplace. The acquisition of Acro, in 2017, by the specialist seating manufacturer Tiancheng... Know more

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