Senior Evaluation Engineer

Stevenage
Stevenage - Transport Office (LM0228) - Bessemer Drive, Stevenage, SG1 2DL
Permanent
Full Time
Grade 3
Hours 37 per week, Monday to Friday

At Currys were united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology.

As the UKs best-known retailer of tech, were proud of the service our customers receive and its all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing.

At Currys we technically confirm that branded products placed on the market through Currys are safe. We develop and maintain a risk assessment database to determine the risk level of each product type and each supplier based on performance and history.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Evaluation Engineer to play a key role by in setting priority levels for each product and determining the level of testing required. Youll oversee daily activities including setting priorities and promoting continuous improvement as well as carrying out documentation checks and evaluations across a wide range of product types, providing structured feedback to the Heads of Category.

As part of this role, youll be responsible for:

• Developing and continually evolving a structured evaluation process for each product type and trust level based on risk and performance history
• Carefully managing the workload for the Branded Evaluation team to ensure there is no impact on the product time to market
• Developing and maintaining a risk assessment database to identify the risk level for each product subcategory and supplier rating to determine the risk to the business and the end user
• Having a good understanding of the safety regulations for each product category. Quickly researching requirements for new categories and add requirements to the evaluation process
• Providing factual information based on experience relating to legal compliance of products and influence commercial teams on non-legal product performance issues

You will need:

• Significant experience of product development, safety requirements and quality management procedures
• Having a thorough knowledge and understanding of product safety and the technical skills to support decision making
• Good understanding of current and developing technologies
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience within a production/manufacturing environment would be advantageous
• Familiarity with product design methodologies such as a life cycle modelling and cost management (desirable)

We know our people are the secret to our success. Thats why were always looking for ways to reward great work. Youll find a host of benefits designed to work for you, including:

• Performance related bonus
• Competitive pension scheme
• Product discounts on the latest tech
• A range of wellbeing initiatives

Join our team and well be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life.

Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, were in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet.

Every voice has a space at our table and were committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email and well do our best to help.

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