Reliability Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in product identification and traceability solutions is seeking a Reliability and Test Engineer in Nottingham. The role involves ensuring product quality and performance through rigorous testing and collaboration with engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, experience in testing methodologies, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong background in product testing within electromechanical or embedded systems.
• Experience in manual and automated testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality, reliability, and system performance within product development.
• Develop and execute validation tests and provide feedback to engineering teams.

Skills

Python

C

Communication

Analytical

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

TestStand

Minitab

Jira

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Up to £45,000 (dependent upon experience)

Nottingham

Our Client

Our client is a global leader in providing advanced product identification and traceability solutions. Their innovative technology supports manufacturers in enhancing efficiency, ensuring compliance, and reducing waste across various industries. With a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, they offer a market-leading portfolio of marking and coding systems, software, and services.

The Role

The Reliability and Test Engineer is responsible for driving quality, reliability, and system performance within the product development function. They will focus on protecting customer interests by assessing and mitigating risks throughout all phases of development, ensuring that electromechanical systems meet the highest standards of performance and durability. This involves developing and executing validation tests, operating test and data acquisition equipment, post-processing results, and providing clear feedback to engineering teams to support product improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product testing, ideally within electromechanical or embedded system environments, and be experienced in both manual and automated testing methods. Skilled in using programming languages such as Python and C, and familiar with PLCs, Arduino, and test equipment including HALT and thermal chambers, they will be detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of managing complex testing activities. Experience with tools such as TestStand, Minitab, and Jira, and knowledge of reliability engineering practices including FMEA and Weibull Analysis, is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator with the ability to translate complex technical data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. They will be self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals. A degree in Engineering or a related field, alongside a passion for quality, continuous improvement, and test-driven development, are preferred.

To Apply

This is an excellent opportunity in a challenging, fast paced and dynamic business. Interested parties should apply accordingly or contact Sarah Metcalfe in the first instance for a confidential conversation. Contact details can be found via the Newman Stewart website.

About Us

Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.