Senior Principal Materials Test Engineer

About the Role:

Join a leading test and measurement organisation and play a key role in advancing fatigue and durability testing capability.

We are looking for a Senior / Principal Materials Test Engineer to provide technical leadership within our Advanced Materials Characterisation and Testing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in materials testing and the design build and maintenance of mechanical test rigs to take ownership of day-to-day laboratory operations and help shape future capability.

This is a hands-on role at the heart of our operation. Youll lead mechanical fatigue and durability testing programmes across both commercial and R&D projects providing technical guidance and driving the development of new test methods. Youll also ensure our laboratory runs at peak performance through the maintenance calibration and continuous improvement of testing equipment.

As the technical authority for our labs youll oversee rigs equipment and experimentsensuring delivery is safe efficient and to the highest standard. Working closely with the Head of Materials Testing and engineering teams youll turn requirements into robust test solutions while mentoring junior engineers and apprentices and helping evolve our durability testing capability.

This role is based at our site in Rotherham South Yorkshire UK.

This role is fully site-based with onsite working expected 5 days per week.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Owning the day-to-day safe and effective operation of mechanical test rigs and laboratory facilities to ensure on-time delivery

• Conducting mechanical testing in support of commercial and R&D programmes

• Translating complex or novel durability test requirements into safe robust and practical test setups

• Troubleshooting technical issues and minimising downtime to maintain delivery continuity

• Leading ISO 17025 accreditation activities and ensuring ongoing compliance with quality standards

• Maintaining laboratory assets including rigs fixturing and instrumentation ensuring they remain calibrated and fit for purpose

• Leading risk assessments and developing safe systems of work through procedures and work instructions

• Producing engineering drawings for test specimens and fixturing for internal and external manufacture

• Driving continuous improvement in testing methods laboratory processes and data quality

• Supervising mentoring and developing junior engineers and apprentices while supporting customer engagement and the external promotion of the laboratory

What You Bring:

• Extensive hands-on expertise in mechanical testing including the design build operation and maintenance of servo-hydraulic test rigs and associated systems

• Detailed knowledge of instrumentation controlsystemsand data acquisition equipment used in mechanical testing

• Demonstrable experience leading or working towards ISO 17025 accreditation and quality systems

• Ability to translate complex engineering requirements into practical safe and effective test solutions

• Solid understanding of laboratory safety including risk assessments COSHH PUWER LOLER regulations and the development of safe systems of work

• Proficiency in interpreting and producing engineering drawings for test specimens fixtures or equipment

• A continuous improvement mindset with experience enhancing test methods processes or data quality

• Leadership capability with experience supervising mentoring and developing engineers or apprentices and driving reliable test delivery

• Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to convey technical information effectively to customers suppliers and stakeholders

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Excel Word and PowerPoint

• Hands-on machining skills (e.g. milling and turning) would be desirable but are not essential

• Applied knowledge of fatigue test methods would be advantageous but is not essential

To be successful in this role you will:

• Bring a proactive hands-on approach with a passion for working at the detail level and seeing ideas through to delivery

• Enjoy tackling complex technical challenges and turning concepts into practical real-world solutions

• Take ownership and initiative with the confidence to lead activities and drive outcomes

• Thrive in a collaborative environment building strong relationships while also working independently when needed

• Communicate clearly and effectively adapting your approach to engage a wide range of technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Maintain a strong commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement in everything you do

• Act with integrity and professionalism setting a positive example within the team

What We Offer

At HBK we operate with a freedom with responsibility philosophy. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.

• Competitive salary with company bonus scheme

• 37.5 hours per week

• Group pension scheme with employer pension contribution of 1.5 times the employees contribution up to a maximum of 10.5%

• 28 days of annual leave plus all Bank Holidays and 5 days of annual leave can be bought or sold

• Health and Wellbeing Benefits include employee support assistance private medical insurance & Medicash scheme

• Paid Sick Leave and life assurance coverage equal to 4x the employees salary

• Supportive environment investing in continuous learning and development through mentorship and training

• Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBKs employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.

One company HBK

HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær) is a global leader in test and measurement formed in 2019 through the merger of Brüel & Kjær and HBM. With over 3000 employees across 80 countries we deliver advanced solutions that help customers improve product performance and reliability. HBK operates within the Test and Measurement segment of Spectris. For further info please visit .

Application

Please submit your application and CV by using the direct application link.

Please note that we will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1