VAVE Test Engineer

Linx Printing Technologies, a Veralto company, is a leading global provider of coding and marking solutions for food, medicine, and essential product packaging. We are looking for a VAVE Test Engineer to plan, execute, and report validation activities for Value Analysis / Value Engineering projects while ensuring quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Freya Rayment – VAVE Manager. The role is based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. The VAVE Test Engineer reports directly to the VAVE Manager and works closely with design engineers and technical specialists.

• Develop and deliver validation plans for VAVE proposals aligned with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Define test scope, success criteria, and acceptance requirements ensuring alignment with DFMEA, design reviews, and risk assessments.
• Lead and execute functional, environmental, reliability, and durability testing to validate design changes against performance, quality, and safety standards.
• Provide technical input on risk, validation requirements, and cost–benefit trade‑offs during project development.
• Analyze test data, draw evidence‑based conclusions, and produce structured reports to support approvals and regulatory engagement.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally 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 technical PPV activities.

• Develop and deliver validation plans for VAVE proposals.
• Define test scope, success criteria, and acceptance requirements.
• Lead and execute functional, environmental, reliability, and durability testing.
• Provide technical input on risk, validation requirements, and cost‑benefit trade‑offs.
• Analyze test data and produce structured reports.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in test methods and validation processes.
• Support standardisation of validation approaches.

• 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).
• 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 and 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.

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