Test & Development Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by TieTalent
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Preston, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Test & Development Engineer will play a crucial role in the product development team of a well-established manufacturer in Preston, UK. This position involves testing, validating, and refining new and existing products to ensure they meet performance, safety, and compliance standards throughout the product lifecycle. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments and provide technical insights to support continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct product tests including performance, durability, and safety assessments
- Design and build test rigs and instrumentation setups
- Analyse test data and provide feedback to design and engineering teams
- Interpret technical data using engineering tools and software
- Produce detailed reports and present findings to internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with design engineers to develop and assess prototypes
- Recommend design improvements based on test outcomes
- Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations
- Liaise with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Compliance departments
- Assist in product certification and regulatory approval processes
- Contribute to project planning and delivery timelines
Key Skills:
- Qualification in Engineering-related discipline
- Experience in product testing, validation, or development within a manufacturing or engineering setting
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, or materials science (depending on product type)
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, LabVIEW, MATLAB) and CAD software
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and technical documentation abilities
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Preston
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Engineering
Test & Development Engineer - Product Development
Location: Preston, UK
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
Industry: Engineering | Product Innovation
About the Role
A well-established and innovative manufacturer is seeking a Test & Development Engineer to join its product development team. This role is central to the testing, validation, and refinement of new and existing products, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and compliance standards.The successful candidate will be involved throughout the product lifecycle-from concept and prototyping to final validation-providing technical insight and supporting continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Product Testing & Validation
- Plan and conduct product tests including performance, durability, and safety assessments
- Design and build test rigs and instrumentation setups
- Analyse test data and provide feedback to design and engineering teams
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Interpret technical data using engineering tools and software
- Produce detailed reports and present findings to internal stakeholders
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Prototype Development & Evaluation
- Collaborate with design engineers to develop and assess prototypes
- Recommend design improvements based on test outcomes
- Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Liaise with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Compliance departments
- Assist in product certification and regulatory approval processes
- Contribute to project planning and delivery timelines
Candidate Profile
Qualification in Engineering-related discipline
Experience in product testing, validation, or development within a manufacturing or engineering setting
Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, or materials science (depending on product type)
Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, LabVIEW, MATLAB) and CAD software
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and technical documentation abilities
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on innovative and technically challenging products
Supportive environment with career development and training opportunities
Collaborative team culture focused on engineering excellence
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