Booth Industries

Document Reference: F-074-HR Rev 05

Job Title: Assurance Engineer

Reports To: Assurance Manager
Reportees: N/A
Department: Engineering
Date: March 2024
Role Revision: 01

Job Description

The Assurance Engineer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of product governance related to destructive and non-destructive testing for Booth Industries. The role ensures product compliance with technical specifications, certification assurance, and adherence to project timelines.

This will be achieved through a strong understanding of testing standards, collaboration with UKAS-certified test houses and certification bodies, and managing all testing requirements across the business.

Responsibilities & Duties

Testing & Compliance

• Manage and control all destructive and non-destructive testing activities and deliverables.
• Develop testing strategies to optimize the number of required tests for full product assurance.
• Ensure test houses comply with industry standards and maintain oversight of testing processes.
• Attend tests (domestic and international), report observations, identify causes of failure, and propose remedial actions.
• Final sign-off on test products (FAT) before shipping and after installation at test facilities.

Project & Business Support

• Liaise with test houses for quotations, scheduling, installations, and drawings.
• Support Sales & Design teams by guiding product viability based on specifications.
• Assist in tender reviews for assurance compliance, noting any deviations or assumptions.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments, technologies, and standards.
• Support new product development (NPD) by assisting in business case composition.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain test reports and assessments on the Network Drive.
• Produce pre-test and post-test documentation as required by projects.
• Develop procedures and best practices for assurance processes.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 procedures for the engineering department.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure schedule adherence for assigned tasks and personal objectives.
• Submit timesheets, leave requests, and 1-2-1 reports in line with company policies.
• Align with company values and vision.
• Perform any ad hoc duties as required, commensurate with the grade of the role.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills

Essential:

? Minimum 3+ years’ experience applying engineering standards.
? HND or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science.
? Experience in configuration management and destructive testing.
? Knowledge of steel plate manufacturing, welding, and test environments.
? Understanding of load paths, failure modes, and steel structures.
? Ability to write technical reports and specifications.
? Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
? Flexibility to travel and work overtime when required.

Desirable:

? Proficiency in Autodesk 3D Inventor, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Vault.
? Experience as a Fire Engineer or Commissioning Engineer.
? Membership in an industry-related professional body.
? Holds or can obtain SC security clearance.