Test & Validation Engineer
Location: South Wales
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer to play a key role in testing, validating, and improving mechanical systems used in demanding, high‑performance applications. You will work at the intersection of design, analysis and production, helping to turn innovative concepts into reliable, proven products.
Responsibilities
* Plan and carry out development and validation testing on new and existing products
* Gather, analyse and interpret performance data to support engineering decisions
* Produce clear technical documentation and detailed test reports for internal and external use
* Support New Product Development (NPD) activity from concept through to production release
* Contribute to DFMEA, DFM and DFA reviews and help resolve technical challenges
* Work collaboratively with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve performance and reliability
* Occasionally visit group or customer sites to support testing and development programmes
Qualifications
* HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
* Experience within a product development, validation, or test environment
* Confidence interpreting drawings, schematics and technical documentation
* Ability to analyse data, perform engineering calculations, and communicate findings clearly
* Practical mindset, comfortable in both lab and workshop environments
* Self‑motivated, methodical, and comfortable working as part of a cross‑functional team
Benefits
* Salary in the region of £45,000 - £50,000, depending on experience
* Excellent benefits package including pension, holidays and wider perks
* Real technical variety, working on products from concept to production in a role mixing theory with hands‑on engineering
* Long‑term development and progression within a global engineering group
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