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Lead Engineering Test Lab | Shape Prototyping & Validation

Yolk Recruitment

Wales

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

21 days ago

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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.
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