Test Development Engineer

We are seeking a Test Development Engineer that will be responsible for the planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of test and development activities for water based hydraulic systems and components used in waste processing applications. The role supports the verification and validation of safety-critical equipment and plays a key role in product development, qualification testing, and continuous improvement of hydraulic designs within a highly regulated environment., * Plan, develop, and execute hydraulic test programmes including performance, endurance, pressure, leak, and functional testing.

• Specify and configure hydraulic test rigs, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Conduct development testing to support design validation, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
• Analyse test data, identify trends, and provide clear technical conclusions and recommendations.
• Contribute to the production of detailed test procedures, test reports, and technical documentation suitable for engineering applications.
• Work closely with Design, Commissioning and Manufacturing functions to support product development and issue resolution.
• Provide technical input during design reviews, FMEAs, and qualification activities.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to hydraulic system performance or test failures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test methods, equipment, and processes.
• Ensure all test activities comply with quality standards, company procedures, and customer requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to test and development activities.
• Maintain accurate records and traceability of test equipment calibration and test results.
• Promote a strong safety culture within both the team and test environment.

Essential

• Degree in an engineering discipline or an apprenticeship
• with technical qualification
• Experience as a Test Development Engineer, with a strong focus on hydraulic systems.
• Hands-on experience conducting hydraulic testing (pressure, flow, endurance, leak, functional testing).
• Strong understanding of hydraulic components such as valves, actuators, pumps, accumulators, and control systems.
• Experience writing test procedures, test plans, and formal test reports.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the use DoE and other experimental methodologies

Desirable:

• Appreciation of quality standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ASME, RCC-M, or equivalent).
• Experience with data acquisition systems, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with FMEA, verification & validation, and qualification testing.
• Appreciation of NI Diadem or other analysis tools

Personal Attributes:

• Methodical and detail-oriented approach to engineering and testing.
• Comfortable working in a safety-critical, regulated environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple test activities simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.