Description:
JOB OVERVIEWResponsible for designing, conducting, and evaluating tests for armoured vehicles, ensuring they meet strict quality, safety, and durability standards. Responsible to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of defence systems. Responsible for planning, organizing, executing, and documenting various testing procedures essential for product validation, ranging from ballistic and landmine resistance testing to mobility and durability assessments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
Test Planning & Execution
o Develop, schedule, and conduct tests in collaboration with internal teams and external clients. Testing scope includes but is not limited to landmine and ballistic certifications, vehicle mobility assessments and overall system performance evaluations.
o Coordinate test processes and ensure tests meet military and industry standards.
o Design and oversee test setups to ensure accurate simulation of real-world operating conditions, from extreme weather and terrain to combat scenarios.
o Identify and troubleshoot issues discovered during testing, providing recommendations for design or manufacturing improvements.
Equipment Maintenance & Calibration
o Oversee the calibration, maintenance, and functionality of test instrumentation and measurement chains, including conducting uncertainty calculations to verify accuracy.
o Organize, monitor, and manage test equipment inventory, ensuring compliance with internal protocols and external regulatory standards.
Data Analysis & Reporting
o Conduct thorough data analysis on test results, interpreting findings to assess vehicle performance and suggest improvements.
o Compile and present comprehensive test reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy for internal and external review.
o Gather and analyse test data, assessing vehicle performance in various categories, including structural integrity, electrical systems, safety features, and more.
Budget & Resource Management
o Manage the test department's budget, controlling expenses related to equipment, materials, and facility use.
o Coordinate with external suppliers for required testing equipment and facilities, ensuring alignment with project timelines and specifications.
Documentation & Process Management
o Draft and oversee test documentation, including test & evaluation master plans (temps), test requirements, test instructions, and detailed test reports.
o Implement and standardize procedures for test requests, approvals, and execution, optimizing departmental workflow.
o Ensure all testing procedures comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards, preparing detailed test reports and documentation for review and audits.
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15 Mar 2025;
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gumtree.co.za