Senior Mechanical Test Engineer

Technical Network Recruitment; Telford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

34 days holiday

Onsite canteen

Training and career development

Job summary

Senior Mechanical Test Engineer position based in Telford, within a global automotive component manufacturer. You will be responsible for design validation and product testing in a laboratory setting, mentoring technicians and junior engineers on a multidisciplinary test facility.

The role involves preparing test setups, collecting data, and delivering technical reports, with a competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, and substantial holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience performing mechanical testing of components and systems.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Degree or HND in mechanical/electrical/automotive engineering.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and lead technicians and engineers in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up test equipment, instrumentation and fixtures.
• Develop test methods, procedures, rigs and fixtures.
• Carry out testing per customer requirements and standards.
• Review test data and support technical reports.
• Produce risk assessments and ensure safe testing.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians and customers to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement across the test facility.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Instrumentation

Team mentoring

Education

HND/Degree in mechanical/electrical/automotive engineering

Tools

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 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:

• 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.