VAVE Test Engineer

Linx Printing Technologies; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Linx Printing Technologies in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, is seeking a VAVE Test Engineer to plan and execute validation activities for value analysis projects. You will work with design engineers to define verification strategies and ensure cost-effective improvements without compromising quality.

The role emphasizes test development, DFMEA review, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust, validated solutions. Onsite presence is required several days per week.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years in product validation, testing, or quality engineering.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and risk-based validation methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver validation plans for VAVE proposals aligned with project requirements.
• Define test scope, acceptance criteria, and validation requirements.
• Lead functional, environmental, reliability and durability testing to validate design changes.
• Provide technical input on risk, validation needs and cost-benefit trade-offs.
• Analyse test data and produce reports to support approvals and regulatory engagement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Procurement and Manufacturing to validate VAVE opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement in test methods, validation processes and data integrity.
• Support standardisation of validation approaches across VAVE and PPV activities.

Skills

Validation testing

DFMEA

Risk-based validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Test fixturing

Test equipment

Job description

• Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project.
• Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence.
• Joining a company with a proven track record of success and an exciting future.

Imagine yourself…

• Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project.
• Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence.
• Joining a company with a proven track record of success and an exciting future.

It’s possible with a role at Linx Printing Technologies (www.linxglobal.com).

Linx, a Veralto company, is a leading global provider of coding and marking solutions for date and batch coding of products and packaging across manufacturing industries. As part of the Linx team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll work with products that make an everyday impact on the food, medicine, and essentials we all rely on—and along the way, you’ll have the chance to make your mark and own your ambition with valuable career growth opportunities.

Our culture is anchored in a strong set of values. We are focused on making a meaningful impact, taking ownership of outcomes and fostering a constructive, respectful environment free from toxic behaviours.

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Meet Your Manager:

Freya Rayment

The VAVE Test Engineer

is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting validation activities for Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) projects, ensuring that cost and value improvement initiatives are delivered without compromising quality, reliability, or regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the VAVE Manager and based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, this role focuses on developing and validating technical cost reduction solutions. You will work closely with design engineers and technical specialists to define verification strategies, required evidence, and validation plans.

You will also contribute to design reviews and DFMEA activities to ensure robust, reliable designs, supporting the delivery of innovative solutions aligned with VAVE objectives.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

• Developing and delivering validation plans for VAVE proposals, aligned with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Defining test scope, success criteria, and acceptance requirements, ensuring alignment with DFMEA, design reviews, and risk assessments.
• Leading and executing functional, environmental, reliability, and durability testing to validate design changes against performance, quality, and safety standards.
• Providing technical input on risk, validation requirements, and cost-benefit trade-offs during project development.
• Analysing test data, drawing evidence-based conclusions, and producing structured reports to support approvals and regulatory engagement.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Manufacturing to validate VAVE opportunities.
• Driving continuous improvement in test methods, validation processes, and data integrity.
• Supporting the standardisation of validation approaches across VAVE and technical PPV activities.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in product validation, testing, or quality engineering, with knowledge of DFMEA and risk-based validation methods.
• Experience in VAVE, cost reduction, or product improvement programmes (desirable but not essential).
• Good understanding of project delivery, risk management, and structured engineering processes.
• Knowledge of test fixturing and associated engineering principles.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-focused mindset with a strong drive to deliver results.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to be onsite a minimum of four days per week.
• Appreciation of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, injection moulding, and composite manufacturing.

Linx is proud to be a Product Quality & Innovation company in Veralto (NYSE: VLTO). Imagine a world where everyone has access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. That is the tomorrow Veralto is creating today. Veralto is a $5B global leader in essential technology solutions made up of over 16,000 associates across our Water QualityandProduct Identificationsegments all united by a powerful purpose: Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources.

At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.