Mechanical Test Engineer

Heybridge Associates Ltd; Baildon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves hands-on testing and troubleshooting in a high-tech environment, focusing on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines. You will be responsible for implementing tests, developing new testing rigs, and ensuring the integrity of test results. With hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for engineers who thrive on problem-solving and precision. Join a company committed to excellence and innovation in thermal technology.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays

Private Health Care Cover

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Permanent Health Insurance

Subsidised canteen

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or HND in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience in automotive or heat exchanger environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement tests to validate company products according to specifications.
• Compile test reports and analyze data for customer discussions.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Instrumentation

Data Acquisition

Good Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

HND in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

nCode

LabVIEW

Job description

Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for problem-solving and precision?

Our client, DENSO Marston Ltd, is seeking a degree level Mechanical Test Engineer to join their cutting-edge team and help deliver the next generation of thermal technology. With a global reputation for excellence and a deep-rooted commitment to innovation, DENSO Marston is a go-to name for high-performance heat exchange systems across construction, agricultural, and engine power markets.

You'll be partof a dynamic test department providing mechanical testing services to engineering and quality teams. This is a varied role involving practical and theoretical engineering, using disciplines like mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and instrumentation. You’ll work with cutting-edge analysis tools in a high-tech environment where your curiosity and engineering skills can thrive.

If you enjoy testing, troubleshooting, and working with precision equipment, this role offers the ideal environment to push your engineering limits.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Flexible working around core hours
  • Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00
  • Friday: 08:30 – 13:30

• Hybrid working options available
• 25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays
• Private Health Care Cover
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (Up to 10% employer contribution)
• Life Assurance (x4 salary)
• Permanent Health Insurance (after qualifying period)
• Subsidised canteen
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – tools to support mental, physical and financial wellbeing

Key Responsibilities

• To implement tests to the criteria laid down in the relevant specifications to allow validation of the company’s products.
• To develop new or modify current tests and rigs to meet changing customer requirements
• Ensure the integrity and quality of tests conducted (IATF16949).
• To compile test reports, pass judgment on the test results obtained and approve test reports compiled by Test Technicians
• To assist/advise other departments in the choice of suitable tests where unspecified.
• Product investigation testing: Prepare heat exchangers (strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure transducers, thermocouples etc.) then acquire & analyse data via various DAQ systems for discussion with customers.
• Work with suppliers on the specification & acquisition of new capital equipment.
• Organise external maintenance work when required and liaise with contractors.
• Mentoring test technicians.
• To ensure that equipment is maintained and calibrated to the necessary standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• A practical aptitude with a good knowledge of general engineering skills & abilities. e.g. capable workshop and fabrication skills.
• Test rig problem solving capability (mechanical, electronic, software, control systems etc.)
• Test set up, product instrumentation, data acquisition & analysis.
• Good communication skills along with the ability to work as part of a team.
• A full driving license.
• Degree in Engineering or Science discipline or alternatively a HND in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification is a minimum requirement.
• Fatigue analysis (nCode).
• Capability in strain gauging, vibration analysis, measurement transducers and LabVIEW programming.
• Project management experience (new equipment)
• Experience in automotive or heat exchanger environments preferred
• Knowledge of thermal performance testing or vehicle instrumentation is a bonus