Senior Mechanical Test Engineer

Executive Network Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

34 days holiday

Onsite canteen

Training & career development

Job summary

Executive Network Group is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Test Engineer to join a global automotive components manufacturer in the UK. You will contribute to design validation, testing in a lab, and support both production and warranty projects, mentoring technicians and junior engineers.

You will work in a multidisciplinary test facility, prepare equipment, collect data, review reports, and help drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical testing of components and systems in a lab or workshop.
• Familiar with instrumentation, data acquisition, and test equipment used for pressure, flow, and temperature control.
• Qualified to HND/Degree in mechanical, electrical, automotive engineering, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up test equipment, instrumentation and components.
• Develop test methods, rigs, fixtures and procedures.
• Conduct testing per customer requirements and safety procedures.
• Collect, review test data and support technical reports.
• Produce risk assessments and ensure safe testing.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians and customers to resolve challenges.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Lab supervision

Attention to detail

Team mentoring

Education

HND/ Degree in mechanical, electrical, or automotive engineering

Tools

Instrumentation

Data acquisition systems

Test equipment

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Test Engineer to join a global manufacturing organisation and afford the flexibility to support both ongoing production or customer warranty concerns and beresponsible for design validation and product and testing in a laboratory environment.

Senior Mechanical Test Engineer

Salary: to £50000 + benefits

Location: Telford, Shropshire

Are you an experienced Test Engineer looking to develop your career within automotive product testing environment and take responsibility for mentoring a team of Technicians and Junior Engineers? This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary test facility, supporting customer projects through test preparation, execution, data collection and reporting.

Duties

• Preparing and setting up test equipment, instrumentation and components.
• Assisting with the development of test methods, procedures, rigs and fixtures.
• Carrying out testing in line with customer requirements, engineering standards and safety procedures.
• Collecting and reviewing test data, supporting technical reports and project documentation.
• Producing risk assessments and ensuring testing is completed safely.
• Working closely with engineers, technicians and customers to resolve technical challenges.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities across the test facility

Experience

Applications are sought from experienced Mechanical Test Engineers or Laboratory Engineers or Automotive Engineers with practical experience gained with product testing and validation

• Experience working in a test, laboratory, workshop or engineering environment, setting up and performing mechanical testing of components and systems
• Familiar with instrumentation, data acquisition systems and test equipment incorporating pressure, flow, temperature, fluid control and sealing solutions
• Qualified to HND/ Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or similar engineering discipline
• Strong attention to detail, good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• Able to mentor and lead a team or junior engineers and technicians in a laboratory environment

The opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Mechanical Test Engineer to join a global automotive component manufacturer who are continuing to invest in new technology.

In return our client is offering an competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, 34 days holiday, onsite canteen, excellent training and career development opportunities. Above all this is an opportunity to make a real contribution to the success and growth of a profitable and stable organisation who are continuing to invest in modern machinery and infrastructure.