Test & Qualification Engineer

Morgan Ryder; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in the UK is looking for a Qualification & Test Engineer to join their Test & Qualification team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and experience in a regulated engineering environment. Responsibilities include developing test plans, collaborating with teams, and ensuring safety excellence. Competitive salary up to £45K plus benefits included, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Professional Development Prospects

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in planning, executing and reporting on product test/qualification activities in an engineering environment.
• Able to validate work independently and review peers' work.
• Passion for continuous improvement and a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and manage technical requirements to create and execute qualification programme plans.
• Develop, execute and report on test plans.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and to specification.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Engineering analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

2D & 3D AutoCAD

Job description

Qualification & Test Engineer

Aerospace / Defence Projects

Salary: To £45K + Pension + Life assurance + Professional Development Prospects

Are you a motivated Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer ready to take your next step in a world-leading safety and engineering organisation?

We are looking for a talented engineer with proven industry experience in a regulated engineering environment to join a dynamic Test & Qualification team, where innovation, precision and safety excellence come together.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret and manage technical requirements to create and execute qualification programme plans.
• Develop, execute and report on test plans.
• Conduct theoretical analysis using analytical methods and computational tools to support qualification.
• Identify process inefficiencies and contribute to continuous improvement practices.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and to specification.
• Stay up to date on relevant technologies, regulations and industry practices.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related discipline).
• Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and engineering analysis.
• Demonstrable experience in planning, executing and reporting on product test/qualification activities in an engineering environment.
• Able to validate work independently and review peers' work
• Knowledge of DFMEA, 2D & 3D AutoCAD
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for continuous improvement and a safety-first mindset.
• Must be security clearable

Why Join?

You will collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines, gaining exposure to cutting-edge projects that protect lives in aerospace, defence, and marine environments.

Join a company who offer a supportive culture that values continuous improvement, technical growth, and professional development-with access to structured training, mentoring and opportunities to progress your career within a global engineering leader.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our Commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.