Vehicle Safety Test Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in automotive engineering is seeking a Vehicle Safety Test Engineer in Royal Leamington Spa. This role involves conducting crucial safety tests on vehicles to ensure compliance with stringent regulations. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience in automotive testing and a keen attention to detail, supporting the progression of vehicle safety standards in a collaborative engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in automotive/engineering laboratory testing.
• Working knowledge of FMVSS and ECE regulations.
• Strong capability in mechanical measurements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical testing on automotive components and vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and report findings.
• Plan and manage test schedules effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Knowledge of passive safety regulations

Experience in laboratory testing

Familiarity with test scheduling

Education

Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Automotive or Physics

Tools

Instrumentation and data acquisition systems

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Client:

Expleo Group

Location:

royal leamington spa, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Expleo is a global engineering, quality, and technology consultancy, committed to driving innovation across sectors. We help businesses transform through cutting-edge engineering and design solutions. As we grow our automotive presence, we’re looking for a Vehicle Safety Test Engineer to join our premium automotive client based Gaydon, on a contract basis.

As a Vehicle Safety Test Engineer, you will support physical, destructive testing on automotive components, systems, and complete vehicles. These tests play a critical role in passive safety development and compliance certification. You will be responsible for planning, conducting, and reporting on tests using advanced instrumentation and data acquisition systems. This role is integral to progressing engineering development and meeting regulatory safety standards.

You’ll work closely with engineering customers and occasionally witness authorities, ensuring test accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. Initially based on day shifts, this role may transition to an early/late shift pattern later in the year.

Skills and Experience

• Prior experience conducting physical laboratory testing in an automotive or engineering environment.

• Working knowledge of passive safety regulations, such as FMVSS and ECE standards.

• Competent in using instrumentation and data acquisition systems for mechanical measurements.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow complex test protocols accurately.

• Strong documentation and reporting skills with a quality-first mindset.

• Familiarity with test scheduling, calibration procedures, or compliance reporting to external authorities.

• Practical experience in vehicle safety or crash test environments.

• Knowledge of sensor technologies, test rig setups, and mechanical fault diagnosis.

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Automotive, or Physics (desirable but not essential).

All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.