Engineer – Test & Development Department

Location: Farnborough

The Role:

• We’ve an exciting opportunity for a highly technically minded, proactive, and competent Test Engineer to join the team based in our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Farnborough.
• We are looking for a Mechanical/Electrical Test Engineers with experience in the automotive industry.
• Please note, this is Mechanical and Electrical Testing role, there will be NO requirement for software writing or development.
• Responsible for test programmes across our new range of new technology vehicles that operate around the world.
• Based at our new Farnborough Test & Development Facility, where you will conduct test work.
• There will also be opportunities for testing at facilities in the UK and potentially travel to other AD plants and test facilities around the world.

What you will bring:

• Educated up to Degree level in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent work experience).
• Ideally experience of bus and or commercial vehicle systems; in particular: Drive line systems (Diesel & EV), air systems, structural testing and supplier sign off testing.
• A working knowledge on CAN based systems for both vehicle and data acquisition.
• Driving license (PSV license would be a benefit).

• We are looking for individuals that are:

• Experienced in dynamic and static test management, rig testing, and instrumentation.
• Experienced in project planning and the execution of internal and external tasks.
• Proactive, showing initiative and ownership of the projects under your management.
• Seeking solutions to technical issues by using internal and external resources, pulling these resources together and managing the solutions.
• Able to work with teams across various ADL sites in supporting the whole business.
• Able to manage a situation and give clear route and guidance, create concise documentation that defines the issues and shows a clear path and actions to achieve resolutions.

The Company:

• Come join Alexander Dennis. We are transforming public transport globally by designing, manufacturing, and servicing the cleanest and greenest buses and coaches for our customers.
• In a nutshell, we build buses and coaches. In fact, more than half of the buses you see on the roads in the UK are built by Alexander Dennis. We have a huge responsibility to keep the world moving.
• We are saving the planet. Our purpose is to support Governments globally with their push to reduce pollution and improve air quality by building greener, more eco-friendly buses.
• We love our customers. So much so, almost every bus we build is bespoke – what the customer wants, we will do our best to deliver.
• We have a fantastic Canadian parent company called NFI. They welcomed us into the family in 2019, and we haven’t looked back ever since.
• We are building back and growing again, winning new orders both diesel and our new EV’s.
• Our global footprint is pretty impressive. We have a presence in some super cool places across the world from Hong Kong to Auckland to Toronto.
• Our people are our biggest asset, making us the hugely successful company we are. We are transforming how we work, offering team members more flexibility around how they live and work.

 What does that mean for you?

• Generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
• A half day on a Friday. Yes, every Friday. Giving you more time at the weekend to do the things you love; with the people you love.
• A 37-hour working week, with flexible working options, giving you that much needed work/life balance.
• Based in our new facility at Farnborough. Due to the nature of the work, hybrid working is not possible with this role.
• Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure.
• Pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life.
• Cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, and regular meditation sessions as your health and wellbeing is important to us.
• On site parking.

 Interested and want to find out more? Check out our YouTube channel or LinkedIn!

Next steps:

If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in coming ‘aboard,’ then we would love to hear from you. Alongside uploading your CV, please share a short covering letter detailing why you’re interested and why we should hire you!

*Recommend a Friend is applicable for this role.

If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If, however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to careers@alexander-dennis.com

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