Senior Engineer - Mechanical Development and Test Engineer

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Senior Engineer - Mechanical Development and Test Engineer, Grove

Client: Wae

Location: Grove, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2f39edf4a149

Job Views: 5

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Job description

ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

WAE Technologies Limited exists to accelerate the advantage and impact of our clients. We do it through innovative engineering and technology that solves complex problems and brings a step-change in weight, speed, and efficiency. Join us to help fulfil our mission to accelerate an efficient, electric, and sustainable future.

An opportunity has arisen for Senior Engineer – Mechanical Development and Test Engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering team in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment. Purpose of the role is to support the coordination of the diverse range of test and development activities within WAE including test preparation, planning, logistics and test support activities for the heavy industry.

As a senior role the candidate will assist engineers and the head of department in generating test results, consistently to enable key decision making within projects.

Job role:

• Managing and updating test procedures for the Heavy industry and Rail
• Identifying the preferred test houses and locations and updating preferred supplier lists.
• Will oversee the development of test equipment and test rigs in order to perform tests
• Test Preparation, Instrumentation, Supplier Facility Planning, and Test Logistics including the ordering of parts where required
• Managing Systems Preparation and Commissioning of Hardware at test locations.
• Supporting Electrical Systems and Software teams as required
• Review project Design Verification Plans and supporting PM’s and Systems Engineering in creating accurate test plans
• Local management of Instrumentation and data management recording as required
• Will engage with Global Test Facilities
• Creating, reviewing and managing Instrumentation requirements
• Engaging with Systems Engineering and DVP owners to ensure compatible plans
• Collaborate with procurement and workshop to keep track of facility plans
• Work closely with Head of Department to develop the Mechanical Engineering team skills and capabilities
• Running and coordinating Tests Globally
• Mentoring and aiding the development of team members
• A potential for extended travel to Australia and US

You’ll have:

• Mechanical Engineering graduate or experience in a similar industry
• Test & Development Experience
• Experience of data acquisition and control software (Ideally System monitor Atlas, IPEmotion)
• Experience of 3D CAD and PML software (ideally NX and Team centre)
• Working Collaboratively within a Cross Functional Team
• Hands on proactive attitude and comfortable in completing practical tasks (test rig, prototype assemblies)
• Able to work in very challenging time schedule.
• Data acquisition and analysis experience is desirable with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely.

We’ll provide:

• Training to add to your existing skills and accelerate your career
• A supportive and empowering work environment

Application deadline:

The closing date for applications is 13th March 2023.

Location:

We are based on the WAE technical campus in Grove, Oxfordshire, UK. 20 minutes’ drive South of Oxford, UK.

Disclaimers and DEI:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At WAE we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. WAE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.