Senior Test & Development Engineer

Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and advanced manufacturing sectors, is seeking a Senior Test & Development Engineer to support the design, development and validation of high-integrity gearbox products.

This permanent, full-time role will focus on test rig development, product performance testing, verification and validation, and the delivery of technical test systems for complex mechanical products.

Key Responsibilities

Define product validation, verification and performance test requirements. Develop test plans, specifications and acceptance criteria for gearbox products. Specify test equipment, instrumentation, data capture systems and calibration requirements.

Design, set up and commission test rigs, including guarding, lubrication and cooling systems. Conduct data capture, processing, analysis and presentation of test results. Carry out vibration, noise, torque, pressure, temperature, flow and displacement measurement activities.

Provide technical oversight, troubleshooting and support throughout test programme execution. Support client witness testing, operational teams, service activities, design reviews and project bid proposals. Produce engineering solutions for test rig hardware requirements and maintain test data logs and documentation.

Lead or contribute to DFMEA, PFMEA, structured problem-solving and continuous improvement activities. Liaise with engineering teams, clients and wider business functions to deliver project and customer requirements. Job

Requirements

Experience in verification, validation and testing of rotating equipment or complex mechanical products. Knowledge of product performance validation, test methodologies and certification requirements. Understanding of instrumentation and data capture systems, including measurement of displacement, torque, pressure, temperature and flow.

Experience in vibration measurement and analysis, including in-situ shaft line and coupling balance assessment. Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic drive and control systems, equipment calibration and machinery safety regulations.

Understanding of relevant industry standards, including ISO, AGMA, DIN, FKM and DNV. Awareness of functional safety, PLM and lifecycle management systems, ideally Teamcenter, together with SAP user experience. Knowledge of 2391 Test & Inspection principles would be advantageous. Experience of structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D a...

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