Evaluation Engineer

Role overview:

Stevenage
Stevenage - Transport Office (LM0228) - Bessemer Drive, Stevenage, SG1 2DL
Permanent
Full Time
Grade 3

Hours - 37 per week, Monday to Friday

At Currys we're united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology.

As the UK's best-known retailer of tech, we're proud of the service our customers receive - and it's 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 have an exciting opportunity for an Evaluation Engineer to support checking documentation and testing products from a wide range of product types. You'll do this by developing and maintaining the risk assessment database, determining the risk level of each product type and each supplier and undertake product analysis and supplier risk evaluations.

Role overview:

As part of this role, you'll be responsible for:

-Supporting the development and maintenance of 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
-Supporting the development of a structured evaluation process for each product type and trust level based on risk and performance history
-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
-Working with buying teams and manufacturers to ensure Branded evaluation and documentation checks are embedded into the purchasing critical path while supporting the buying process and introducing confidence in supply chain
-Monitoring internal and external safety investigations and product recalls to ensure swift action is taken to prevent/remove unsafe products from the business.

You will need:

-Some experience of product development, safety requirements and quality management procedures
-Good understanding of current and developing technologies
-An awareness of the buying critical path to carry out the necessary checks without impacting the time to market
-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. That's why we're always looking for ways to reward great work. You'll 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

Why join us:

Join our team and we'll 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, we're in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet.

Every voice has a space at our table and we're 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 Apply # and we'll do our best to help.

Some experience of product development, safety requirements and quality management procedures
-Good understanding of current and developing technologies
-An awareness of the buying critical path to carry out the necessary checks without impacting the time to market
-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)

At Currys we're united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology.

As the UK's best-known retailer of tech, we're proud of the service our customers receive - and it's 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.

We know our people are the secret to our success. That's why we're always looking for ways to reward great work. You'll 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

Why join us:

Join our team and we'll 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, we're in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet.

Every voice has a space at our table and we're 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 Apply # and we'll do our best to help.