Senior Mechanical Test Engineer in Elland

Location: Halifax, Elland, HX5 9JP

Hours: 37.5 hours

Working Pattern: Full-time, On-site 5 days per week

Are you a hands-on mechanical test engineer who takes pride in physically testing products to their limits, ensuring they’re safe, strong, and ready for real-world use? At A-SAFE, we design and manufacture world-leading physical safety barriers and protection systems used in warehouses, factories, airports and logistics centres across the globe. As a Senior Test Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in proving the performance and reliability of our products through structured, physical testing, helping us maintain our position as the global standard for safety innovation.

This is a practical, site-based role working in our world-class physical test facility. You’ll be on the test floor, preparing rigs, running tests, analysing results and guiding a small team in safe, efficient test delivery. This is not a software, component, or electronics testing role; it’s about validating the strength, resilience and safety of our physical products under real loads and impact situations.

How you will make an impact:

• You’ll plan, coordinate and support the execution of product testing programmes, ensuring work is delivered safely, accurately and on schedule.
• You’ll work primarily within our on-site test facility, supporting the preparation, setup and execution of physical product tests. This includes regular movement between test areas, hands-on interaction with test equipment and close collaboration with engineers and technicians on the test floor.
• You’ll support the operational performance of the Test by Design department by maintaining clear test schedules, resource plans and priorities.
• You’ll work closely with R&D, MPD and Operations teams to align testing activity with project requirements and timelines.
• You’ll supervise and support test engineers and technicians on the test floor, fostering a positive, accountable and high performing team culture.
• You’ll help identify bottlenecks, risks and constraints, proactively escalating and resolving issues before they impact delivery.
• You’ll ensure strong process discipline across test documentation, data logging, equipment usage and health & safety practices.
• You’ll support continuous improvement initiatives, helping refine workflows, increase throughput and improve test efficiency.
• You’ll contribute to the maintenance and development of test equipment, facilities and infrastructure to ensure ongoing compliance and reliability.
• You’ll produce clear, accurate technical reports and updates for internal stakeholders and project teams.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience within a product testing, validation or test lab environment, ideally in a technical or manufacturing setting.
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety and quality systems, with experience operating within ISO or equivalent frameworks.
• High levels of mechanical competence, with the ability to assemble, prepare and secure products for accurate testing.
• Experience managing or supporting test planning, scheduling and resource coordination.
• Confidence handling technical data, documentation control and compliance processes.
• Experience supporting or leading engineers or technicians, with a collaborative and engaging leadership style.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple testing activities and shifting priorities.

You’ll also bring:

• A proactive, hands-on mindset, you’re comfortable working in a practical, test lab environment and enjoy being present where testing happens.
• A practical problem-solving approach and a drive to improve how things are done.
• Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• The confidence to highlight risks, challenge assumptions and suggest improvements constructively.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast moving, operational environment where no two weeks are the same.
• A degree in an engineering discipline, ideally mechanical or related field, or equivalent experience gained in a practical engineering or test environment.

Desirable experience:

• Knowledge of relevant test standards such as PAS 13, UNI, ANSI MH31.2 or similar.
• Experience testing safety barrier systems or polymer-based products.
• Exposure to specialist test equipment such as high-speed cameras, advanced measurement systems or specialist lighting setups.
• Experience contributing to lean, continuous improvement or operational excellence initiatives.
• Forklift driving experience.

Why you’ll love working with us:

You’ll join a technically driven, collaborative team where your work directly supports the development of safety critical products used by some of the world’s biggest brands. You’ll have real ownership, visibility and the opportunity to influence how testing is delivered, not just today, but as the function continues to evolve. If you enjoy hands-on engineering, improving processes, and playing a key role in a growing global business, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Benefits:

• A subsidised on-site gym, available for all colleagues.
• Flexible start and finish times to fit around you and your lifestyle.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and NICU pay.
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy more.
• Cycle to work scheme, Specsavers vouchers, long service rewards, EAP.

For more information on our benefits, please see our benefits booklet.

About us:

Our story started in 1984, when A-SAFE set out to solve real workplace safety problems with better, more innovative products. Today, our solutions protect people, assets and operations for brands globally. We remain a family-owned business, built on strong values and long-term relationships. If you want to know what we stand for, you can learn more about our story and values. Our HQ in Elland, Halifax, is home to cutting-edge manufacturing technology and modern offices that reflect the quality of what we do. A-SAFE has grown organically over the years and now supports more than 6,000 customers across 50 countries. We are proud to work with global names such as Amazon, Coca Cola and BMW.