This role is responsible for planning, executing and reporting on mechanical verification activities, working closely with Mechanical Design, Electronics, Systems and Manufacturing teams to identify design risks early, validate product performance and provide evidence of compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, define and execute mechanical design verification activities against product requirements, specifications and relevant industry standards.
* Develop verification strategies, test plans, test procedures and specifications to ensure full requirements coverage.
* Review mechanical designs, engineering drawings, tolerances, materials and assemblies to identify verification risks and potential design issues.
* Carry out mechanical verification testing including environmental, vibration, shock, thermal, ingress protection, structural, durability, fatigue and life-cycle testing.
* Design, specify and build mechanical test fixtures, jigs and rigs to support development and verification activities.
* Assemble mechanical prototypes and test samples in accordance with engineering documentation.
* Manage verification samples throughout the development lifecycle.
* Support iterative product development through rapid testing and feedback.
* Prepare products and fixtures for external testing and support activities at third-party test facilities where required.
* Ensure verification activities comply with applicable industry and regulatory standards.
* Work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure robust product verification throughout development.
The Successful Candidate will have:
* A Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, or relevant industry experience.
* Strong understanding of mechanical and electro-mechanical engineering principles.
* Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering drawings.
* Hands-on experience conducting structured mechanical verification testing.
* Experience using measurement and inspection equipment.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* A structured, methodical and detail-focused approach.
If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Ben ASAP or apply via this advert!
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year