Workshop Test Lead

Stirling Dynamics is recruiting a Test Lead to join the Production team. Stirling Dynamics design, develop and produce a wide range of high-end aircraft simulator ''inceptors'' (pilot - machine interface devices). Stirling''s family of active controls are feature-rich, highly reconfigurable, and suitable for single or dual (linked) aircraft cockpit configurations. Our range of active products includes side sticks, throttles, collectives, cyclics, tillers and pedals. These controls are extremely compact, fully active and benefit from low-acquisition and through-life costs. We have pioneered active control technology since the early 1990s and are proud to hold many industry and technology firsts, which includes supplying the controls for the first ever, fully active fly-by-wire helicopter flight. Today, we supply the active stick and throttles for the new F-35 pilot training simulators and continue to break new ground in cockpit control technology. The ''Cockpit Control'' sector of the business that delivers the inceptor products, has a requirement for a Test Lead within the Production Department. The products comprise of electrical, electronic, and mechanical subassemblies and therefore the role would involve tasks such as:Supporting the delivery and management of products through test (throughput/capacity planning)Contributing to the ongoing upkeep of the test equipment asset inventory including tracking, maintenance and purchasing of new equipmentReporting issues to the ..... full job details .....