Test Engineer

Sterling Kohler; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Healthcare plan

Generous pension

Job summary

Kohler Mira is seeking a Test Engineer to join the CPD team in Cheltenham. The role focuses on planning, designing and executing tests for products in the field, delivering clear evidence to support development, compliance and safety decisions.

You will work with Engineering, Quality, Compliance and Production to translate requirements into test plans, investigate issues and drive continuous product improvement while maintaining high testing standards and traceability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in engineering testing, verification and validation in product development, manufacturing or quality environments.
• Ability to convert requirements and risks into clear test methods and acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, maintain and execute tests aligned to requirements and risks.
• Plan and deliver verification and validation activities for in-field product improvements and changes.
• Produce test plans, records and reports with clear evidence for decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, compliance and production to investigate concerns and validate solutions.
• Identify improvements to testing methods and tooling to enhance efficiency and quality.

Skills

Engineering testing

Test planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline

Job description

Test Engineer

Salary up to £42k (subject to skills and experience) + fantastic benefits including company bonuses, healthcare plan and generous pension scheme.

Location: Onsite – Cheltenham

Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands – Mira Showers, Rada and Recoup - is our lifeblood. We focus on investment; investing in the best technology and resources available and investing in each and every individual. Whether you arrive at our facilities in Cheltenham, Worcester or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone to our Customer Service team, you’ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same cultural values at Kohler Mira.

From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people.

We are looking for a Test Engineer who will support the Current Product Development (CPD) team by planning, designing and carrying out testing for products already in the field. The role will provide clear, reliable evidence to support continuous development, product improvement, compliance and product safety decisions.

The successful individual will be practical, analytical and methodical, with the ability to translate requirements, risks and product issues into effective test plans. You will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Compliance, Production and other technical specialists to investigate concerns, validate solutions and confirm that changes meet the required performance and quality expectations.

About the Role

This role is accountable for independently delivering testing activities that support CPD tasks, projects and initiatives. Reporting directly to the Senior Programme Manager, you will ensure testing is appropriately planned, executed, documented and communicated, with clear conclusions and recommendations.

The key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Design, build, maintain and execute tests aligned to product requirements, user needs, identified risks and agreed acceptance criteria.
• Plan and deliver verification and validation activities for in-field product improvements, engineering changes, compliance updates and safety-related investigations.
• Develop practical test approaches and support feasibility, investigation and validation work for proposed technical solutions.
• Use test evidence and structured root cause analysis to diagnose defects, understand failure modes and support robust corrective actions.
• Assess testing dependencies, defects and risks; communicate impacts clearly and contribute to mitigation and contingency plans.
• Produce accurate test plans, records, reports and conclusions that provide clear evidence for technical and quality decisions.
• Prioritise and sequence testing activity to meet CPD and programme commitments, escalating risks or constraints when required.
• Identify and implement improvements to test methods, coverage, processes, systems and tooling to improve efficiency and quality.
• Use test equipment, systems and data effectively, maintaining appropriate control, traceability and safe working practices.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Compliance, Production and other stakeholders, communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Apply learning from testing and in-field performance to support continuous product improvement and help prevent recurrence of known issues.
• Take ownership of agreed test scope and quality outputs, working independently across the majority of situations and advising others where appropriate.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Established experience in engineering testing, verification and validation within a product development, manufacturing or quality environment.
• Ability to interpret requirements and risks and convert them into clear test methods, acceptance criteria and evaluation plans.
• Practical experience of defect investigation, root cause analysis and evidence-based problem solving.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and deliver agreed testing to schedule.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present test evidence, risks and recommendations.
• Competence in the use of relevant test equipment, data systems and standard Microsoft Office tools.
• A focused, persistent and collaborative approach, with a strong commitment to accountability, quality, compliance and product safety.
• Managerial experience is not required.

We can offer you a lot in return!

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With a genuine commitment to creating better tomorrows, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada Controls, and Recoup. Where our brands differ in market position, they are equal in their commitment to design, innovation, and providing a single level of quality regardless of price.

Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Note for Recruitment Agencies: The Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies, and where we require external support, we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our Talent Acquisition Team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable.

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