Test Engineer

Test Engineer – Mechanical & Environmental Testing

Location: Slough, Berkshire

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Company

Our client, a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation and a subsidiary of a global aerospace business are seeking a Test Engineer to join their Laboratory team in Slough. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with experience in product testing, qualification, validation, and continuous improvement who is looking to develop their career within a technically advanced engineering business.

The Role

The Test Engineer will be responsible for facilitating and performing laboratory-based testing and qualification activities on existing and new products, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and approval requirements.

The successful candidate will own and manage laboratory equipment, develop and improve test methods, support engineering projects, coordinate external testing programmes, and provide technical expertise across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Conducting routine, qualification, validation, and development testing on existing and new products to ensure defined specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory approvals are met.

Investigating test failures, anomalies, and product performance issues.

Carrying out technical and statistical investigations into products and manufacturing processes.

Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions.

Analyse test results and identify opportunities for product and process improvement, whilst producing detailed technical reports including findings, conclusions, measurements, and photographic evidence.

Provide accurate testing data to support product development and quality improvement initiatives.

Maintaining and monitoring laboratory equipment to ensure it remains fit for purpose

Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience

HNC, HND, Technical Apprenticeship, Degree, or equivalent industry experience in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Scienc...