Lead Test And Development Engineer

Lead Test & Development Engineer – Terex Ecotec

The Lead Test and Development Engineer will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the complete testing process for Terex Ecotec and GreenTec machines to ensure all new products, updates and options meet the highest functional and quality requirements.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Cooperate with Design Engineers to develop performance and test criteria for new products and product upgrades
• Provide an independent test and proving function able to provide full reporting of Product Performance, issues and failure mode and conformance to legislation / product specification.
• Design appropriate testing regimes for New Product Development ensuring common standards across all product groups
• Ensure that all information is recorded, documented and stored centrally (i.e. Site Log, Engine Hours, Machine Performance, Site Reports, Test Data, Performance Data, Service History, Issues and Snags etc.)
• Identify and appraise possible test locations while ensuring that the prototype objectives / requirements are clearly defined to our dealers and customers in order to maximise test time.
• Continually strive to improve of the testing process to deliver better product development times and more in-depth testing
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure required audits and signoffs are completed on time.
• Manage the ordering of parts for prototypes.
• Work with sales to build a suitable portfolio of test sites
• Management of a team of test engineers
• Flexible in terms of hours worked and travel on short notice when and where is necessary

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience with the development, test and successful launch to market of mobile tracked equipment.
• You will have demonstrable Project Management experience including leading project teams
• Degree educated or equivalent in Engineering preferred
• A good understanding of the various environmental applications
• Demonstrable experience of technical expertise in mechanical and hydraulic systems
• Knowledge and familiarity with various test equipment and be capable of the instrumentation of a machine to record various machine performance outputs.
• Interpret the data acquired from instrumentation, and work with design team leaders to develop corrective actions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong Project Management skills
• A person who understands how to drive the prototype process so that Terex delivers a product which exceeds our customers' demands and expectations while being introduced in a timely manner.
• Someone who cultivates a team spirit with the respect of others' ideas and requirements
• Ability to work independently, competently and with a team across the various Terex Materials Processing(MP) sites
• Ability to manage multiple tasks / projects at one time
• Able to assess workload and commit to realistic timelines with given resources
• Ability to travel when required
• Creativity, innovative thinking and excellent problem solving skills.
• Good English communication skill, both written and spoken;

Terex Corporation is a $4.5 billion, publicly traded global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products and services. The company is passionate about producing equipment that improves the lives of people around the world. Terex operations are global, yet each office or factory is a close-knit community. Terex provides team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. The company values diversity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage and citizenship. It encourages continuous improvement and offers free courses available through Terex University. Women@Terex provides a supportive network for Terex women in their jobs and careers. It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector. Terex is a place where you can work and grow. Come talk to us!

Terex is an equal opportunity employer and appointments are based on merit. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

We fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us and strive to create an empowering and welcoming workplace culture. We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community. We value diversity, equity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage, citizenship, and continuous improvement. It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector - come join us!

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law. The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including Westfield health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover, employee stock purchase plan and access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.