Development & Test Lead Engineer - Hydraulics

Yolk Recruitment; Caerleon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Contract Engineering Test Manager in South Wales for a 6-month contract. The role involves overseeing a busy engineering test lab, managing a small team, and ensuring the timely delivery of test and development projects. Candidates should have experience in engineering laboratories and knowledge of hydraulics, as well as practical problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Background in an engineering laboratory or test environment.
• Experience of hydraulics and/or electro-hydraulics.
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems and test processes.

Responsibilities

• Planning and overseeing test and development work in an R&D Test Lab.
• Leading and managing a small team of technicians.
• Planning and coordinating test activities for prototypes and validation.

Skills

Hydraulics

Electro-hydraulics

Data acquisition systems

Problem-solving

Planning work

Job description

Overview

Engineering Test Manager – South Wales – Contract (6 months)

Yolk Recruitment is partnered with a well-established engineering business looking for a Contract Engineering Test Manager for a 6 month contract leading an Engineering test lab and team.

You'll play a role in overseeing test and development projects and ensure the smooth running of a busy engineering test laboratory environment, supporting the development of new products with test and validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Planning and overseeing test and development work in an R&D Test Lab, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to the right standard
• Leading and managing a small team of technicians
• Planning and coordinating test activities for prototypes, validation and customer programmes
• Producing verification plans, test plans, procedures, and schedules

Experience / Qualifications

• Background in an engineering laboratory or test environment.
• Experience of hydraulics and/or electro-hydraulics
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems and test processes.
• Practical mindset, confident in planning work, solving problems, and making improvements.

Apply now to find out more