Senior Mechanical Test Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

34 days holiday

Onsite canteen

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Executive Network Group in Telford is seeking a Senior Mechanical Test Engineer to lead design validation and product testing in a multidisciplinary lab. You will mentor technicians and junior engineers, prepare rigs, run procedures, collect data and report findings, while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure quality in automotive testing projects.

This permanent role focuses on accuracy, rigorous methods and clear communication within a structured manufacturing environment, offering a

Qualifications

• Experience with product testing and validation in a lab environment.
• Experience in mechanical testing of components and systems.
• Familiar with instrumentation, data acquisition systems and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up test rigs and equipment.
• Execute test procedures and collect data for reports.
• Compile and present test results and documentation.
• Mentor technicians and junior engineers in a laboratory setting.
• Collaborate with engineers and customers to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Data acquisition

Instrumentation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

HND/Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or similar

Job description

Executive Network Group seeks a Senior Mechanical Test Engineer for its Telford facility, offering £45,000–£50,000 per annum on a full-time basis. Within a multidisciplinary laboratory, you will oversee design validation and product testing, addressing production and customer warranty concerns. Responsibilities include preparing rigs, executing procedures, collecting results, and compiling reports. You will mentor technicians and junior engineers, applying your automotive sector expertise. This permanent position suits an experienced engineer ready to guide a team while delivering precise outcomes in a structured setting. Benefits accompany the salary. The role demands strong technical judgement and clear communication with project stakeholders. 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 be responsible 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

• o Preparing and setting up test equipment, instrumentation and components.
• o Assisting with the development of test methods, procedures, rigs and fixtures.
• o Carrying out testing in line with customer requirements, engineering standards and safety procedures.
• o Collecting and reviewing test data, supporting technical reports and project documentation.
• o Producing risk assessments and ensuring testing is completed safely.
• o Working closely with engineers, technicians and customers to resolve technical challenges.
• o 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
• o Experience working in a test, laboratory, workshop or engineering environment, setting up and performing mechanical testing of components and systems
• o Familiar with instrumentation, data acquisition systems and test equipment incorporating pressure, flow, temperature, fluid control and sealing solutions
• o Qualified to HND/ Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or similar engineering discipline
• o Strong attention to detail, good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• o 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 a 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.

Benefits

• pension
• life assurance
• 34 days holiday
• onsite canteen
• excellent training and career development opportunities.