Engineering Test Lab Manager Lead Prototyping & Validation

Yolk Recruitment; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Engineering Test Lab Manager to lead their R&D facility in South Wales. You will manage a small team and oversee testing activities for new product development while ensuring safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering background and relevant experience in a testing environment. A salary of £50,000 - £60,000 is offered, along with an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Pension

Holidays

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering education is essential for this role.
• Relevant experience in Development/Test is required.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems is necessary.
• Desirable: Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, basic PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating testing activities for prototypes.
• Leading and managing a team and allocating work.
• Designing or adapting test equipment and ensuring compliance.
• Collaborating with R&D departments and problem solving.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering education

Relevant experience within Development/Test

Familiarity with data acquisition systems

Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, basic PLC programming (desirable)

Safety-conscious and organized

Structured problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Engineering Test Lab Manager to lead their R&D facility in South Wales. You will manage a small team and oversee testing activities for new product development while ensuring safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering background and relevant experience in a testing environment. A salary of £50,000 - £60,000 is offered, along with an excellent benefits package.