> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/325349-test-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/325349-test-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer - **Company:** Safran - **Location:** Slough, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Test Scripts - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9a0709f386dadb72 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Root cause analysis?, Technical Education or HNC/ HND or equivalent work experience Several years of hands-on experience in Mechanical, chemical and environmental testing. Familiarity with aerospace materials, components, and industry standards (e.g., AS9100). Technical Skills Knowledge in operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation (e.g., tensile testers, fatigue machines, environmental chambers). Data analysis and technical report writing. Soft Skills Clear verbal and written communication. Organizational skills for scheduling and resource management. High attention to detail and commitment to safety. Problem-solving and root cause analysis capability. Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities. But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.) This role is a 4.5 day week. Pension, Life Assurance and Salary Protection. Health Cash Plan Available. This role does not support Visa Sponsorship The successful candidate must be able to Ability to undertake travel to external providers within the UK and Europe Other sites of the division (Trance, Tunisia, North America) other Safran Sites (UK and France mainly) ## Description To facilitate and perform testing and qualification activities in the Laboratory To ensuring that the equipment is well maintained and operated safely, and that the area is kept well organised To ensure that products requiring routine or qualification testing are being tested in a systematic and planned way, to ensure that they meet the required specifications. To provide data that will help us to improve the quality and features of the products II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Testing To test and qualify existing products to ensure that they continue to meet the defined specifications and approvals To be involved in the testing of new products, to assist us to get them approved and ensure that they meet the correct specification. To investigate any test failures or anomalies, following up with the relevant managers or departments To report on the findings of the testing programmes, suggesting changes where appropriate and establishing measurements for improvements To drive technical and statistical investigations on products and processes. This will include carrying out route cause analysis and implementing the necessary corrective and preventative actions The engineer will write test reports summarising the finding, conclusions and pictorial evidence of the test as defined in the report templates 2. Equipment To own and manage all of the testing equipment, ensuring that they are properly calibrated, are safe and properly maintained. The engineer would be involved in any proposals for new equipment and potentially designing test fixtures 3. Procedures To oversee our test procedures, amending and improving them as appropriate. To record test results for future reference 4. Communication To liaise with other key departments, such as engineering, as well as customers and suppliers where appropriate Give feedback to Engineers on progress and issues relating to his work Raise ideas for improvement or concerns, if appropriate 5. General To assist internal and external audit teams to ensure that the Quality system complies with the relevant standards To champion all aspects of the Company's continuous improvement programme and identify opportunities for implementing process improvements To set and maintain visible standards of housekeeping for all areas under their control To undertake any additional tasks as may be delegated by the Laboratory Lead, Engineering or Quality Manager 6. 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