Lead Engineering Test Lab | Shape Prototyping & Validation

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is exclusively partnering with a global manufacturer to find an Engineering Test Lab Manager in South Wales. This role involves overseeing laboratory operations, managing a test team, and ensuring accurate results for product development. Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering background and relevant testing experience. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Development opportunities

Pension and holidays

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering education required.
• Experience in Development / Test is essential.
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate testing activities for prototypes and validations.
• Lead and manage a development team, allocating work effectively.
• Design and maintain test equipment, ensuring compliance and calibration.
• Oversee test activities and produce required documentation.
• Support production and quality teams with necessary data.
• Identify needs for future lab capability improvements.
• Promote a safety-first culture within the lab.
• Collaborate with R&D departments on problem solving.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering education

Relevant experience within Development / Test

Familiarity with data acquisition systems

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

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is exclusively partnering with a global manufacturer to find an Engineering Test Lab Manager in South Wales. This role involves overseeing laboratory operations, managing a test team, and ensuring accurate results for product development. Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering background and relevant testing experience. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.