Test Engineer (Research & Development)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Test Engineer based in Bristol. This role offers flexible hours and the chance to work with an ambitious start-up developing innovative products for the industrial and aerospace sectors. Candidates should have a background in Research and Development, with expertise in structural and mechanical testing. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact as the company evolves.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Benefits

Opportunity to make a real impact

Qualifications

• Test Engineer or similar with background in Research and Development.
• Looking to work for an ambitious start‑up.
• Commutable to Bristol.

Responsibilities

• Design and assemble testing rigs.
• Rigorously test products for structural, mechanical, leakage and flow issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and reporting.
• Continuous improvement of processes to aid development.

Skills

Background in Research & Development

Structural Testing

Mechanical Testing

Leakage Testing

Root cause analysis

Continuous Improvement processes

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 are 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 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 who have 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 renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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