Test Engineer (Research & Development)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Test Engineer for a dynamic role in Bristol. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Research and Development, focusing on product testing for an innovative start-up with ambitious expansion plans. You will be responsible for designing testing rigs and ensuring product quality through rigorous testing methods. The salary offered is between £50,000 - £55,000, along with flexible hours and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Start-Up Environment

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Test Engineer or similar role.
• Able to design and assemble testing rigs.
• Experience in rigorous product testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and assemble testing rigs.
• Test products for structural, mechanical, leakage and flow issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and reporting.
• Improve processes to aid development.

Skills

Background in Research and Development

Structural Testing

Mechanical Testing

Leakage Testing

Job description

Test Engineer (Research & Development)

£50,000 - £55,000 + Mon - Fri + Flexible Hours + Start-Up + Benefits

Bristol

Are you a Test Engineer or similar with a background in Research and Development? Are you looking for a great opportunity with an ambitious start-up who have an industry‑changing product, who have had an influx of contracts across multiple interesting industries and will give you the ability to make a real impact on the company’s future?

This company is in the development stages of producing a market‑changing product for the industrial, energy and aerospace sector. Since its conception in 2018, it has gone from strength to strength winning government contracts and is due to receive more funding to help them take the next step. They are now undertaking another wave of new product development and are looking for a Mechanical Test Engineer to take them to another level.

This exciting prospect will see you responsible for assisting the company in their future goal of producing a Carbon‑Zero range of flow technologies for Aerospace and Industrial applications. Your primary objective will be to design and build rigs, rigorously test products, create test programmes and inspect results to maximise the development of new product designs.

This dynamic role would suit a Test Engineer with a background in Research & Development who would like to be involved with an industry‑changing company that has ambitious plans to expand over the coming years and take their patented products across multiple industries.

The Role:

• Design and Assemble Testing Rigs
• Rigorously test products for structural, mechanical, leakage and flow issues
• Root cause analysis and reporting
• Continuous Improvement of processes to aid development
• 40 hour week – based in Bristol, occasional site visits

The Person:

• Test Engineer or similar
• Background in Structural, Mechanical or Leakage Testing
• Looking to work for an ambitious start-up
• Commutable to Bristol

Reference: 22513B

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.