Test & Development Engineer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading and trusted British brand supplying a broad range of high-performance tools and equipment for professional and industrial markets across the UK and beyond. With over 50 years of trading, the business has built a reputation for engineering quality, product reliability, and a strong focus on after-sales service. Joining this company means being part of a technically driven, growth-focused business with real heritage and stability, but also the ambition and energy of a company looking to transform and modernise its product offering and internal systems. Test and Development Engineer Pay and Hours * £32,000 – £40,000, dependant on experience * 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm This role is commutable from the following areas: Leicester, Loughborough, Derby, Nottingham, Burton upon Trent, Test and Development Engineer Role Overview * The Test and Development Engineer will support all steps of the new & existing product development cycle, being directly involved in the development of a product from its concept through to its launch. * You will collaborate closely with other departments to deliver high quality products to market, whilst maintaining exceptional customer experience. Test and Development Engineer Candidate Requirements * Hands-on Product Testing, with demonstrable experience in a similar product development, or technical sales role. * Experience in producing and managing technical files and documentation. * A collaborative, honest approach with the ability to work independently and part of a team. * Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. * Experience in writing test procedures and undertaking testing to evaluate product performance would be advantageous. * A proactive, customer focused mindset that strives to enhance the customer experience. * Test and Development Engineer Key Responsibilities This is a varied role, which will include the following: * New and Existing Product Development – Ideation, Development and Commercialisation. * Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance – Lead on the implementation of a new product information, assisting with inbound/outbound quality inspections. * Internal and External Relationships – Purchasing – Work with the Purchasing Manager to provide guidance when dealing with technical queries arising from suppliers. – Marketing – With the Product Manager contribute to the creation of technically accurate and detailed marketing assets. – Customer Experience – Support the customer service teams to deliver a satisfactory resolution. – Service – Provide briefings to in-house service engineers and service agents. Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates. If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch. Should you want to learn more about any of our DESIGN, R&D & FEA vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat. Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Design R&D & FEA Recruitment Support since 1994