Senior Test Engineer (Hybrid) – Lab Validation Lead

Energy Jobline CVL; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Flexi-time

Hybrid working

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a Senior Test Engineer for a well‑established manufacturing business in the UK. The role focuses on laboratory‑based testing, product validation and technical investigations to ensure products meet customer, regulatory and internal quality requirements throughout the lifecycle.

You will lead validation activities, analyse data and mentor junior engineers, working closely with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing teams in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within a manufacturing test laboratory, validation or product testing environment.
• Experience coordinating validation programmes or technical testing activities.
• Degree qualification in Engineering would be advantageous.
• Experience of environmental, durability, reliability or performance testing would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning and execution of product validation, verification and re-qualification testing activities.
• Managing multiple testing programmes and ensuring delivery against customer and business requirements.
• Reviewing and developing test methods, procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Conducting laboratory testing on manufactured products and components.
• Analysing test results and producing detailed technical reports.
• Supporting product investigations, failure analysis and root cause activities.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and technicians.
• Ensuring testing equipment and measurement systems are maintained and calibrated.
• Supporting audit and compliance activities within the laboratory environment.
• Identifying opportunities to improve testing capability, efficiency and data quality.
• Working closely with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing teams to support product and process improvements.
• Applying a risk-based approach to testing activities and escalating technical concerns where appropriate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical reporting

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a Senior Test Engineer for a well‑established manufacturing business in the UK. The role focuses on laboratory‑based testing, product validation and technical investigations to ensure products meet customer, regulatory and internal quality requirements throughout the lifecycle.

You will lead validation activities, analyse data and mentor junior engineers, working closely with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing teams in a hybrid setup.