Reliability Engineer - Test Methodologies & Validation

Techtronic Industries; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vax is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join our Quality division. You will define and maintain test procedures, validation requirements and contribute to robust evidence that supports product performance and marketing claims.

You will work with global teams in the UK, USA and Asia, interpreting standards (IEC, ASTM, UL) and driving continuous improvement through clear documentation and strong analytical thinking.

Qualifications

• Experience in product testing, reliability, validation or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of test methodology and experimental approaches.
• Working knowledge of international standards such as IEC, ASTM and UL.
• Ability to interpret standards and assess their application to products and test methods.
• Strong analytical capability, including interpretation of test results and technical data.
• Ability to review technical reports and identify gaps or inconsistencies.
• Understanding of product performance and claims substantiation.
• Strong structured problem-solving and fault-finding capability.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across international teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain product test procedures, methodologies and validation requirements.
• Support early test scoping and development of Quality Test Plans (QTPs).
• Review and interpret test results, identifying risks and recommending further investigation where required.
• Review test reports to ensure conclusions are robust, clear and supported by appropriate evidence.
• Ensure product performance and marketing claims are supported by robust, traceable validation evidence.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant standards and methodologies, including IEC, ASTM and UL.
• Participate in relevant standards councils and assess emerging requirements and their potential business impact.
• Work with operational Test teams across the UK, USA, and Asia to drive consistent methodology.
• Identify and propose new test methods, equipment and capability where required.
• Maintain appropriate test documentation and support continuous improvement of validation processes.

Skills

Engineering mindset

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Test methodology

Quality awareness

Job description

Vax is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join our Quality division. You will define and maintain test procedures, validation requirements and contribute to robust evidence that supports product performance and marketing claims.

You will work with global teams in the UK, USA and Asia, interpreting standards (IEC, ASTM, UL) and driving continuous improvement through clear documentation and strong analytical thinking.