Job Description
Mechanical Verfication Engineer
n We're working with a growing technology business that is expanding its engineering team and looking for a Mechanical Verification Engineer to join the business.
n This is a hands‐on role focused on the verification and validation of mechanical and electro‐mechanical products, working closely with engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
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The Role
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You'll be responsible for planning, carrying out and documenting verification activities to ensure products meet their required performance, reliability and quality standards.
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Developing and executing verification and validation plans.
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Reviewing mechanical designs, drawings, tolerances, materials and assemblies.
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Carrying out environmental and durability testing.
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Performing structural integrity, wear, fatigue and lifecycle testing.
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Designing and building mechanical test fixtures, jigs and test rigs.
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Analysing test results and supporting root‐cause investigations.
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Writing test plans, procedures and verification reports.
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Supporting prototype assembly and preparation of test samples.
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Maintaining and calibrating test equipment.
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Supporting external testing activities where required.
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Working closely with design, engineering and manufacturing teams.
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Feeding test results into ongoing product improvements.
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Contributing to improvements in verification processes and test methods.
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What We're Looking For
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We're interested in engineers with a mechanical,



electro‐mechanical, verification, validation or product testing background who enjoy a practical, hands‐on workplace.
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A degree, HND or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
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3+ years of relevant engineering or testing experience.
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Experience with mechanical verification, validation, product testing or reliability testing.
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Previous experience testing mechanical or electro‐mechanical products.
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Understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, tolerances and manufacturing processes.
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Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
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Experience using measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges and torque tools.
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Practical workshop experience.
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Experience writing test plans, test procedures and technical reports.
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Basic CAD and/or 3D printing experience.
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Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
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Desirable Experience
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Experience with any of the following would be beneficial:
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Environmental and reliability testing.
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Vibration, shock, thermal, ingress or durability testing.
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Designing or building test fixtures, jigs and rigs.
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PLC‐controlled test equipment.
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Pneumatics and pneumatic control.
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Statistical analysis of test data.
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FMEA/DFMEA or structured risk analysis.
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GD&T; and detailed mechanical drawings.
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Wiring to electrical schematics and soldering.
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Experience working with external test houses.
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