Product Engineer (Acoustics)

About the job

Job Title: Product Engineer (Acoustics)

Location: Bracknell

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full time/permanent

About Us:

BSRIA is a science-driven, independent organisation providing practical guidance and commercial solutions for the built environment. With 70 years of expertise, BSRIA delivers impactful insights through market intelligence, consultancy, testing, compliance, research, training, and instrumentation.

About the role:

BSRIA provides laboratory and on-site UKAS accredited acoustic testing, as well as bespoke acoustic testing, on all types of buildings and a range of building services products. Your role will be to prepare, carry out and report acoustic measurements on new and existing buildings at client sites and for building services products at BSRIA's laboratories.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence & Efficiency:

• Deliver a wide range of services.
• Validate procedures for new and existing products and services.
• Ensure all services are delivered accurately, efficiently, and within established timelines.
• Conduct fault diagnosis and report on findings.
• Monitor and manage resources, including tools, equipment, and materials.
• Feedback strategies to optimise efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Support the execution of strategic initiatives and business plans.

Technical Expertise:

• Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Maintain knowledge of advancements in technologies and methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance and training to the team and other departments as needed.

Communication & Stakeholder Management:

• Provide technical support and items for consideration.
• Address customer enquiries and complaints in a timely and professional manner.

Quality:

• Adhere to corporate and quality policies and where new or modified versions are required, engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment across the organisation.
• Maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001 and other corporate policies.
• Maintain detailed records of activities and ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role

About you:

• Methodical with a practical ability including diagnostic skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• PC literate.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to evaluate scenarios and make informed decisions.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and industry standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025).
• Proficiency in using equipment and software.

Qualification required:

• Academic degree in Acoustics or minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Valid UK driving license.

Qualification required:

• Academic degree in Acoustics or minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Valid UK driving license.

Benefits:

• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance - 4 times annual gross reference salary
• Help@Hand - Online GP Support Services
• 26 Annual Holidays (pro-rata) and additional Bank Holidays
• Eye tests
• Electrical Vehicle Charging point in the car park
• Employee well-being: Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential service)

Taking into consideration the costs of sponsorship, the nature of the role and the financial resources of the account in question, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the necessary right to work in the UK.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Acoustical Engineer, Principle Acoustic Consultant, Noise Monitoring Technician may also be considered.