Senior Mechanical Test Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Test Engineer with a mechanical background to join their engineering team. This position involves hands-on testing of mechanical systems, mentoring juniors, and contributing to projects. Offering a permanent role with career development and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Solid experience in mechanical or systems testing.
• Ability to read technical drawings and perform calculations.
• Experience with instrumentation (e.g., thermocouples, tachometers).

Responsibilities

• Define test requirements and develop test plans.
• Coordinate external testing and analyze results.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team capability.

Skills

Mechanical Testing

Communication

Analysis

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

CAD

Job description

Job Description

A new opportunity has opened for a Senior Test Engineer with a mechanical background to join a busy engineering team based near the South Coast. The role involves hands-on work with complex mechanical systems, supporting the full test lifecycle from planning to execution and reporting.

You’ll play a key role in setting up and running test activities, ensuring product reliability and performance. The position also involves mentoring junior team members and helping improve testing processes and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define test requirements from technical drawings and specifications
• Develop test plans and ensure full coverage of product needs
• Design and source test fixtures (e.g., adaptor plates, shafts) with CAD support
• Set up and run test rigs, including data acquisition and inspections
• Coordinate external testing with suppliers and third parties
• Analyse results and write clear, detailed test reports
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met
• Support junior engineers and help build team capability
• Contribute to the development of the test facility

What You’ll Need:

• Solid experience in mechanical or systems testing
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in an engineering field
• Ability to read technical drawings and perform calculations
• CAD skills for designing test hardware
• Familiarity with tools like LabVIEW, enVigil, or similar
• Experience with instrumentation (e.g., thermocouples, LVDTs, tachometers)
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Industry knowledge in a regulated or complex environment
• Willing to travel occasionally

What’s On Offer:

A permanent role with career development, hands-on technical work, and the chance to contribute to global projects. The company supports professional growth and offers a collaborative, practical working environment.

Interested? Apply now to learn more.