VAVE Test Engineer

Overview

In this role you will plan, execute, and report validation activities for VAVE projects to deliver cost and value improvements without compromising quality or regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with design engineers to define verification strategies and validation plans, support design reviews and DFMEA, and drive robust, validated solutions aligned with VAVE goals. Expect hands-on testing across functional, environmental, reliability, and durability domains, with data-driven reporting for approvals and regulatory engagement. This is a chance to shape cost-effective designs in a cross-functional, manufacturing-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver validation plans for VAVE proposals aligned with project requirements
• Define test scope, success criteria, and acceptance requirements in line with DFMEA and risk assessments
• Lead and execute functional, environmental, reliability, and durability testing
• Provide technical input on risk, validation requirements, and cost–benefit trade-offs
• Analyse test data and produce structured reports supporting approvals and regulatory engagement
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Manufacturing to validate VAVE opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement in test methods and data integrity
• Support standardisation of validation approaches across VAVE and technical PPV activities

Key requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in product validation, testing, or quality engineering with knowledge of DFMEA and risk-based validation methods
• Experience in VAVE, cost reduction, or product improvement programmes (desirable)
• Good understanding of project delivery, risk management, and structured engineering processes
• Knowledge of test fixturing and associated engineering principles
• Proactive, self-motivated, solution-focused mindset with a drive to deliver results
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Willingness to be onsite a minimum of four days per week
• Appreciation of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, injection moulding, and composite manufacturing

• Strong communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Proactive problem-solving
• DFMEA
• Risk-based validation methods
• Validation planning

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