Test Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Test Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary £35,000 - £40,000 | Flexitime | Midday Finish Fridays | Enhanced Employer Pension
A Test Engineer opportunity has arisen within a well-established engineering and manufacturing business developing specialist machinery for customers across a range of sectors.
Working within a dedicated development cell, you'll build and test prototype machinery, set up validation programmes, collect and analyse test data and support the transition of new products into production. This is a practical position combining mechanical assembly, testing and technical reporting rather than a purely design-based role.
Test Engineer responsibilities include- Building prototype machinery, assemblies, test equipment, jigs and fixtures.
- Setting up and completing mechanical test and validation programmes.
- Collecting and analysing test data before producing clear technical reports.
- Investigating existing products and recommending engineering changes following customer, supplier, or internal issues.
- Machining or modifying development components when required.
- Working with Design, Manufacturing and Quality to move new products from prototype into production.
- Previous experience as a Test Engineer, Development Engineer, R&D Technician or similar.
- Hands-on mechanical assembly, fitting, test rig or machinery-building experience.
- Experience working with complex special-purpose or rotating machinery, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Confident collecting and analysing test data.
- Experience reading engineering drawings or using machining and welding equipment would be advantageous.
- Salary of £35,000-£40,000, dependent on experience.
- 5-hour working week with flexitime.
- Midday finish on Fridays.
- Enhanced employer pension contribution.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Health and life-assurance benefits.
- Employee share scheme.
- Additional employee wellbeing and salary-sacrifice schemes.
This role would suit a Test Engineer, Development Engineer, Mechanical Test Engineer, R&D Technician, Development Technician, Build Technician, or Prototype Engineer looking for a varied, hands-on position.
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