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Stephen Higgins

Wolverton,England

Summary

Experienced test and certification engineer, familiar with acoustic testing, product safety testing and certification. Experienced in the testing lab and auditing and certification processes

Open and clear communicator with good multitasking skills, organized nature and strong attention to detail.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Head of Approved Body

Intertek Testing and Certification Ltd
Milton Keynes, Bucks
2021.07 - Current
  • Responsible for running UKCA Certification scheme for the Outdoor Noise Regulations in complaince ISO 17065:2017
  • Lead Auditor for ISO 17025:2005 - Completed Bywater Excel training course
  • Auditing of client testing facilities and production processes worldwide for UKCA Certification to ISO 17025:2005
  • Responsible for carrying out on site inspections for ETL USA (UL) Certification Mark on various electrical products. Raising non-conformances.
  • Maintained client relationships and acted as point of contact for certification and testing matters
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current legislation relevant through research and attendance at government meetings
  • Developed test programmes for clients to bespoke test methods and published standards
  • Maintained internal procedures to remain compliant with accreditors
  • Acted as interface with accreditors to maintain accreditation, through annual audits and assessments by the external accreditor ISO 17025:2015 and ISO 17021:2015

Senior Engineer

Intertek Testing and Certification Ltd
Milton Keynes, Bucks
2016.07 - 2021.07
  • Working with the performance team to develop test programmes and test performance of products
  • Creation of bespoke test programmes for client requirements
  • Interpretation and implementation of test standards
  • Acoustic testing to varoius standards

Engineer

Intertek Testing and Certification Ltd
Milton Keynes, Bucks
2006.01 - 2016.06
  • Testing performance of products in the performance team

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

The University of Manchester
Manchester
06.2003

A-Levels - Mathematics, Physics, Economics

St Pauls School
Milton Keynes
06.1998

Skills

  • Quality Management Systems
  • Technical communication skills
  • Reading and interpretation of EN, ISO, IEC standards
  • Certification audits
  • Product compliance
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical thinker
  • Self starter
  • Regulatory compliance

Timeline

Head of Approved Body

Intertek Testing and Certification Ltd
2021.07 - Current

Senior Engineer

Intertek Testing and Certification Ltd
2016.07 - 2021.07

Engineer

Intertek Testing and Certification Ltd
2006.01 - 2016.06

Bachelor of Science - Physics

The University of Manchester

A-Levels - Mathematics, Physics, Economics

St Pauls School
Stephen Higgins