Mechanical Test Engineer
Are you someone who enjoys getting hands-on with complex mechanical systems, finding weaknesses early, and helping engineering teams build more robust products?
This advanced technology business, operating in a highly regulated environment, is expanding its mechanical verification capability and is looking for a Mechanical Design Verification Engineer to join a collaborative, cross-disciplinary engineering group.
This is a role for someone who likes variety, ownership and technical depth. You will be involved across the full product lifecycle, working closely with design, electronics, systems and manufacturing teams to ensure products are safe, reliable, compliant and ready for production.
Why this role could be interesting to you:
* Exposure to full lifecycle product development from early prototypes through to release
* A genuinely hands on test and verification environment
* Close collaboration with design engineers and manufacturing
* Opportunity to influence design decisions early
* Investment in improving verification processes, rigs and test capability
* A technically challenging setting within a high-reliability industry
What you will be doing:
Mechanical Verification & Planning:
* Defining and delivering verification activities against requirements and standards
* Reviewing designs, drawings, tolerances, materials and assemblies to identify risk
* Creating test plans, strategies and specifications
* Maintaining traceability between requirements, tests and evidence
Testing & Analysis:
* Running environmental and durability testing such as shock, vibration, drop, thermal and ingress protection
* Carrying out structural, fatigue and lifecycle testing
* Designing and building fixtures, jigs and rigs
* Analysing results, identifying failure modes and feeding back to design teams
* Producing clear, concise verification reports
Prototypes & Samples:
* Building and managing mechanical prototypes and test samples
* Supporting rapid iteration and design improvements
External Testing & Compliance:
* Preparing equipment and samples for third-party testing
* Supporting external test programmes
* Ensuring internal activity aligns with regulatory and industry standards
Continuous Improvement:
* Maintaining and calibrating test equipment
* Improving verification processes, methods and documentation
* Managing verification assets and consumables
What we need from you:
* Qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Degree, HND or equivalent experience)
* Hands-on experience in mechanical verification or validation testing, ideally with hand held consumer goods, medical devices or similar
* Strong understanding of materials, tolerances and manufacturing processes
* Experience producing test plans, procedures and technical reports
* Confident using measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers and torque tools
* Practical workshop skills
* Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
* Structured, analytical approach to problem solving
* Comfortable working cross-functionally and communicating technical findings
* Proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge designs constructively
* Full UK driving licence
* Knowledge of environmental and reliability standards
* Experience designing test rigs, jigs or fixtures
* Familiarity with FMEA or DFMEA
* Statistical analysis of test data
* Experience with external test houses or compliance testing
* Exposure to automated or PLC-controlled test systems
What can you expect in return:
* Salary up to £55,000, depending on experience
* Private health and dental care
* Subsidised onsite restaurant
* Enhanced pension contribution
* Flexible working hours
* Employee assistance programme
* Free onsite parking
* Regular social events
Interested?
If this sounds like the kind of role where you could make a real impact, I’d welcome a confidential conversation. Get in touch to find out more.