Senior Test Engineer

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the automotive sector is looking for a skilled Senior Test Engineer to join their Test Operations Department in Leamington Spa, UK. The role involves leading test rig installation projects, ensuring compliance with timelines and quality standards. Candidates should possess a degree in Engineering, alongside experience in mechanical design within the automotive field, and a strong understanding of powertrain systems. This contract offers the opportunity to work on prototype development and rigorous testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead test rig installation work packages, ensuring delivery against time, cost, and quality targets.
• Plan and commission bespoke test rig installations, managing design teams, technologies, equipment, and processes.
• Interpret technical requirements and development plans (DVPs) to ensure test rig design meets project needs.
• Define instrumentation requirements based on project objectives.
• Oversee component, system, transmission, driveline, and vehicle testing.
• Prepare work proposals and contribute to project planning.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and technician teams.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for facility-related enquiries.
• Monitor project costs and timelines.
• Manage periodic facility maintenance schedules to ensure safety.

Skills

Strong grasp of fundamental engineering principles

Proven experience in mechanical design or installation within the automotive industry

Demonstrated ability to manage technical tasks and projects

Experience in mechanical installation of test rigs or fixtures

Broad engineering knowledge of powertrain systems

Supplier management experience

Ability to coordinate and synthesize information from multiple engineering disciplines

Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings

Skilled in fault-finding techniques used in the automotive sector

Strong project management capabilities

Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, or related discipline)

Job description

My client, a leader in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join their Test Operations Department in Leamington Spa, UK. This contract role involves prototype development, validation, and testing of driveline and/clsn transmission systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead test rig installation work packages, ensuring delivery against time, cost, and quality targets.
• Plan and commission bespoke test rig installations, managing design teams, technologies, equipment, and processes.
• Interpret technical requirements and development plans (DVPs) to ensure test rig design and functionality meet project needs.
• Define instrumentation requirements based on project objectives.
• Oversee component, system, transmission, driveline, and vehicle testing, including specialist instrumentation, prototype component manufacture, functional and durability test rigs, and vehicle functionality and durability tests.
• Prepare work proposals and contribute to project planning.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and technician teams.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for facility-related enquiries.
• Monitor project costs and timelines.
• Manage periodic facility maintenance schedules to ensure safety and legislative compliance.

Job Requirements

• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, or related discipline) is essential.

Professional Experience and Skills

• Strong grasp of fundamental engineering principles.
• Proven experience in mechanical design or installation within the automotive industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical tasks and projects.
• Experience in mechanical installation of test rigs or fixtures.
• Broad engineering knowledge of powertrain systems.
• Supplier management experience.
• Ability to coordinate and synthesise information from multiple engineering disciplines.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings.
• Skilled in fault-finding techniques used in the automotive sector.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills.

If you are a skilled Senior Test Engineer with experience in systems test, testing and inspection, test and commissioning, and hold a 2391 Test & Inspection qualification, we would love to hear from you.