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Location: Warwick, UK
Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible start/ finish times
Department: Test & Development

We’re seeking a Software Validation Engineer to join our client's Test & Development team, supporting the validation of embedded software for electric vehicle systems. The role involves designing, executing, and documenting validation test cases to ensure new software features perform reliably before release to production.

• Interpret functional requirements and develop effective validation strategies.

• Create, document, and maintain software validation test cases.

• Perform testing across PC, HIL, test bench, and full vehicle environments.

• Analyse software changes and assess their impact across systems.

• Report results and recommend improvements to enhance software robustness.

• Support vehicle commissioning and testing activities, including occasional work at external test facilities.

• At least 5 years’ experience in automotive software validation or control systems engineering.

• Skilled in model-based programming (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink).

• Strong understanding of vehicle communication protocols (CAN).

• Experience in prototype and production vehicle testing, calibration, and debugging .

• Knowledge of X-in-the-loop (HIL) validation methods.

• Familiar with embedded software debugging and calibration tools .

• Understanding of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Cybersecurity (ISO 21434) is an advantage.

• Knowledge of version control systems and structured software release processes.

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (essential).

• Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

• Ability to manage workload and meet tight project deadlines.

• Flexibility for occasional travel within the UK and overseas.

Software Validation Engineer - Electric Vehicle Systems

Location:
Warwick, UK

Hours:
37 hours per week, flexible start/ finish times

Department:
Test & Development

The Opportunity

We're seeking a
Software Validation Engineer
to join our client's Test & Development team, supporting the validation of embedded software for electric vehicle systems. The role involves designing, executing, and documenting validation test cases to ensure new software features perform reliably before release to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret functional requirements and develop effective validation strategies.
• Create, document, and maintain software validation test cases.
• Perform testing across PC, HIL, test bench, and full vehicle environments.
• Analyse software changes and assess their impact across systems.
• Report results and recommend improvements to enhance software robustness.
• Support vehicle commissioning and testing activities, including occasional work at external test facilities.

Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years' experience
  in automotive software validation or control systems engineering.
• Skilled in
  model-based programming
  (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink).
• Strong understanding of
  vehicle communication protocols
  (CAN).
• Experience in
  prototype and production vehicle testing, calibration, and debugging
  .
• Knowledge of
  X-in-the-loop (HIL)
  validation methods.
• Familiar with
  embedded software debugging and calibration tools
  .
• Understanding of
  Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
  and
  Cybersecurity (ISO 21434)
  is an advantage.
• Knowledge of
  version control systems
  and structured software release processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (essential).

You'll Bring

• Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload and meet tight project deadlines.
• Flexibility for occasional travel within the UK and overseas.

Quality Assurance

Temp to Perm

29,328 per annum

Monday to Friday 5am till 1pm (40 hours per week)

Based in Aldridge

Experience required for a Quality Assurance operative

• Previous experience working within a food production environment
• Previous experience dealing with external pest control audits
• Previous experience dealing with microbiological and chemical testing
• previous experience maintaining the upkeep of food safety and quality manual to meet the legal, company and certification bodies standards and requirements.

Duties required for a Quality Assurance Operative

• Working within a chilled environment
• Understanding of food safety
• Assisting with day-to-day tasks including the upkeep of the food safety and quality manual
• Arranging and overseeing all microbiological and chemical testing
• Overseeing and verifying all routine quality check
• Verifying all external pest control audits

Quality Assurance Operative

• Temp to Perm for the right candidate
• 29,328 per annum
• Days - 5am till 1pm Monday to Friday
• Based in Aldridge
• Working within a food production environment

Please click apply for the Quality Assurance role

Quality Assurance  
Location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, SN1 2JG
Start Date: ASAP   
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 35.30 per hour
Job Ref: OR16073
 
Job Responsibilities

• Improve quality and culture in services.

• Ensure safety and rights of children are prioritized.

• Facilitate and organize necessary meetings.

• Challenge and support practices for better outcomes.

• Lead services to positively impact children.

• Promote continuous improvement and oversight.

• Review care plans and investigate allegations.

• Provide safeguarding advice and conduct audits.

• Help families express views and manage plans.

• Handle complex issues and meet deadlines.

Person Specifications
Must Have:

• Strong values for working with families and partners.

• Commitment to quality and good practice.

• Honest reflection and willingness to learn.

• Ability to build professional relationships.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in influencing complex matters.

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• Provide quality assurance and review services to improve care for children, young people, and families.
• Ensure safeguarding requirements are met and exceed expectations.
• Deliver high-quality independent oversight of practices.
• Facilitate meetings to meet legal obligations, focusing on relationships and participation.
• Support and challenge practices to achieve better outcomes for children.

• Strong values in work with individuals, families, and partners.
• Commitment to quality and understanding of good practice.
• Ability for honest reflection and openness to learning.
• Effective working relationships with partners, families, and carers.

• Experience in a similar role or environment.
• Additional qualifications in child protection or social work.

Candour Talent are currently recruiting for Quality Assurance to join our client's team in Blackwood .

• Location :Blackwood
• Employment Type :Permanent/Full Time
• Working Hours :Monday to Friday (2 shift rota - Days/Afternoons)
• Salary :29,680k

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Assurance to join our client's growing food production department. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role ensuring that processes are being followed and final products meet the highest quality standards.

You will be responsible for implementing and auditing internal quality assurance processes, reporting and escalating any issues, and identifying areas for improvement.

The Role:

• Complete and maintain QA paperwork.
• Complete QA inspections of products, reporting back any issues to the relevant department, collating information, and escalating where needed.
• Ensure that food safety, GMP and QA checks are being carried out as specified within work instructions, HACCP and process control documents.
• Carry out hourly checks on the production line.
• Carry out monthly materials audits.
• Carry out daily calibration of equipment.
• Provide technical support to the production team as needed.
• Operate within Health, Safety, and Environment guidelines at all times.
• Support the business with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ad-hoc and day-to-day quality duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in a Quality Assurance role within food production environment.
• Understanding of internal audit and non-conformance procedures.
• Basic Allergen awareness and legal labelling practice knowledge.
• HACCP Level 2
• Food Safety Level 2 in Manufacturing
• Allergen Awareness Level 2, an advantage
• Knowledge of BRC, an advantage.
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Able to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks at once.

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How to Apply:

Email Address: adele @ candourtalent. co. uk

We thank you for considering Candour Talent Recruitment for your career aspirations and encourage you to continue exploring opportunities with us in the future. Good Luck with your application and we look forward to receiving your CV.

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1. Inspection & Verification

• Conductreceiving inspections of mechanical materials and components (e.g., pipes, valves, pumps, structural steel) against purchase orders and material certifications.

• Performin-process inspections during fabrication, welding, and assembly.

• Carry outfinal inspections before system handover, ensuring all work is complete and correct.

• Witness and verifytesting such as Hydrostatic Tests, Pneumatic Tests, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).

2. Documentation & Compliance

• Review and approveinspection and Test Plans (ITPs) .

• Checkmaterial certifications for traceability (e.g., to BS EN (phone number removed).1/3.2).

• Verifywelding procedures (WPS) ,welder qualifications (WPQR) , andNDT reports .

• Ensure compliance with key standards:

  • Piping: ASME B31.3, BS EN 13480

  • Pressure Equipment: PED 2014/68/EU, PD 5500

  • Structural Steel: BS EN 1090

  • Welding: BS EN ISO 3834, ASME Section IX

• Manage theNon-Conformance Report (NCR) process, tracking defects from identification to close-out.

• Conduct daily compliance checks across the site
• Inspect and assess products at all stages of production
• Identify and report quality issues to the line manager
• Examine raw materials for consistency and integrity
• Monitor shelf-life testing, record data, and report any failures
• Complete and review production paperwork
• Maintain retention samples
• Calibrate probes as required

• Previous experience in a Quality Assurance role
• Background in food manufacturing
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail with a keen eye for defects
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Good level of written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Basic IT proficiency
• Confidence and a willingness to learn

• Early: 6:00am - 2:15pm
• Late: 2:00pm - 10:15pm
• Day: 8:00am - 4:30pm