Lead Test Engineer – Rotating Equipment

Sulzer; Churwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company-wide bonus scheme

Medicash Health Cash Plan

33 days’ holiday

Defined pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programmes

Onsite gym

Free parking with EV charging

Canteen with hot and cold food

Job summary

Sulzer in Leeds is seeking a Test Engineer to own and supervise large-scale testing of rotating equipment and pump packages. You will lead testing activities, analyse performance data, and work with Engineering, Projects and Production to ensure safety, reliability and quality before customer delivery.

The role demands hands-on problem solving, strong communication, and a continuous improvement mindset, with collaboration across multiple departments and an emphasis on safe, on-time project

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/engineering/testing/rotating equipment.
• Experience supervising equipment testing.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Attention to detail and quality focus.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.
• Continuous improvement mindset and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising allocated test activities through to successful completion.
• Leading and coordinating test teams to deliver projects safely, on time and to specification.
• Evaluating test results and communicating findings to Engineering, Projects and Production teams.
• Investigating technical issues, carrying out fault diagnosis and supporting root cause analysis.
• Supporting the design and development of test rigs and testing processes.
• Monitoring equipment reliability and performance to maximise operational effectiveness.
• Participating in project and assembly review meetings, providing technical expertise and guidance.

Skills

Testing supervision

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

HNC in Mechanical, Electrical or Plant Engineering

Job description

Sulzer in Leeds is seeking a Test Engineer to own and supervise large-scale testing of rotating equipment and pump packages. You will lead testing activities, analyse performance data, and work with Engineering, Projects and Production to ensure safety, reliability and quality before customer delivery.

The role demands hands-on problem solving, strong communication, and a continuous improvement mindset, with collaboration across multiple departments and an emphasis on safe, on-time project