Test & Development Engineer

Job Title: Test and Development Engineer
Location: Deeside, North Wales
Overview: A leading UK-based manufacturer is seeking a Test and Development Engineer to join its engineering team. The company operates across multiple advanced manufacturing sites and has a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality products and being a market leader in what they do.
This role is based at the company's modern design facility in Deeside, with regular travel across their different sites. The successful candidate will play a key role in validating new products and systems, ensuring they meet rigorous internal and external standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead validation activities for new products and systems, ensuring designs are fit for purpose and testing is completed within agreed timescales
• Collaborate with design teams to develop and manage plans
• Conduct physical and mechanical testing, accurately reporting results against defined criteria
• Ensure compliance with relevant local and international standards, as well as internal technical specifications
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment and facilities, ensuring safe and efficient operation
• Document all testing activities and maintain up-to-date records for management review
• Develop a suite of standardised tests for use across product lines
• Liaise with external test facilities when additional capabilities are required
• Work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, purchasing, and marketing teams
• Identify future testing needs and support the development of new capabilities
• Maintain professional development through ongoing training

Candidate Profile:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (alternative qualifications or extensive industry experience will be considered)
• Proven industrial experience in component or systems testing within a mechanical environment
• Strong technical report writing and project planning skills
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Flexible and enthusiastic team player with a proactive attitude
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to travel between sites and stay overnight for proving ground testing

Additional Information: This is a varied and challenging role offering exposure to all areas of engineering within a well-established and forward-thinking organisation. The successful candidate will be expected to challenge conventional approaches and contribute to continuous improvement across product development and testing.

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