Mechanical Test Engineer – Fixtures & FEA

Mechanical Test Engineer – Fixtures & FEA Location: Aldershot / Farnham (Hybrid) Duration: 6 Month rolling Rate: Competitive (Outside IR35) About the Role We are seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to join our engineering team. The role will focus on the design and validation of vibration test fixtures, to ensure robust and reliable testing solutions for next-generation technologies. Key Responsibilities * Design and develop vibration test fixtures and associated hardware for durability and qualification testing. * Perform FEA to validate fixture strength, stiffness, and vibration performance. * Support planning and execution of vibration, durability, and environmental test campaigns. * Analyse and interpret test results, correlating with FEA outputs where appropriate. * Produce clear technical documentation and validation reports. Essential Skills & Experience * Proven experience as a Test Engineer / Validation Engineer in automotive, aerospace, or related industries. * Hands-on expertise in vibration test fixture design and build. * Strong proficiency with FEA tools (e.g. ANSYS, Abaqus, SolidWorks Simulation). * Good understanding of vibration, fatigue, and structural validation methods. * Ability to work collaboratively across design, development, and validation teams. Please send CV for submission